KNOXVILLE, TENN. -- Sophomore Allie Buchalski set a new Paladin record in the 1,500m to lead the Furman track and field teams Friday at the Tennessee Relays Powered by Sea Ray in Knoxville, Tenn.
Buchalski turned in a time of 4:27.01 for fourth place, breaking the previous record of 4:29.62, set by Erin Barker in 2012. Furman rookie Jacquelyn Crow placed 11th with a time of 4:28.96, also faster than Barker's previous record.
The Paladin women had three finishers among the top 11 in the 5,000m, as freshman Emma Mashburn placed sixth at 17:21.12, followed by sophomore Julia Rodriguez in seventh with a time of 17:22.35. Sophomore Laura Miller claimed 11th place with a time of 17:26.06.
Senior William Ivey led the Furman men's team, placing tenth in the 800m after crossing the line in 1:52.78. Freshman Matt Lange placed 11th in the 5,000m 14:37.79, while rookie Austin Sprague finished 13th in the event at 14:41.26. Freshman Frank Lara claimed 15th place (14:42.95), followed by sophomore Josh Brickell (14:50.53).
The meet continues on Saturday with events beginning at 9 a.m. Live results from the Sea Ray Relays will be available at http://results.flotrack.org/2015/04-09-Tennessee/Web/.