Complete Results

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Jacksonville State track and field team began the indoor season at the Clemson-hosted Orange and White Winter Classic on Saturday and came away with high marks in first meet of the season.

Sophomore Elizabeth Bond had the highest finish for the Gamecocks as the Marietta, Ga.-native placed fourth in the 500 meter dash with a mark of 1:17.84. JSU's Natasha Sturkie also competed in the event, placing 12th (1:21.41). In the women's 300 meter dash, JSU had three top-20 finishers led by sophomore Laveeta Oliver's fifth place mark. Oliver clocked a time of 38.86. Newcomer Shamira Barrett claimed eighth with a mark of 40.78. Freshman Lecresha finished 18th (41.82) in the field. Kevyn Tracy turned in a ninth-place marking in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:27.04.

In the field events, senior Chelsea Denson claimed seventh in the pole vault, while Erika Thomas and Ashley Ricci finished fifth and eighth respectively in the high jump competition.

JSU returns to action following the holiday break at the SASF Invitational in Carbondale, Ill. on Jan. 14-15.