Harrogate, TN- A trio from the Lincoln Memorial University Women's Track team is competing in the Bast Cregger Invitational where they will close up the first semester of competition. The invitational is hosted by Roanoke College in Salem, VA.
 
The Bast Cregger Invitational features the pentathlon (60m hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump, 800m run) Freshman, Sterling Webb and freshman, Sara Winegar will be competing in this event. Freshman, Emily McPherson will debut in the women's high jump. In regards to the Invitational, Coach Black mentioned, "The pentathlon is a tough event, and we're competing in it early to get the ladies ready for it mentally as well as physically. We've traditionally been in the top have of the conference in this event, and our hope is that both Sterling and Sara keep that trend going when it's all said and done."

The Railsplitters will compete against a mixture of NAIA, DII, and DI programs at this event. Both the men's and women's teams will get a chance to compete against other SAC members such as Lenior Rhyne, Carson Newman, and Mars Hill. In the SAC preseason poll, the women are ranked 8^th and the men are ranked 10^th.  
 
LIVE COVERAGE
Roanoke College Sports Information will provide a live stream video of the meet while Snap Timing will provide live results.
Live Results
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Both the men's and women's teams combined for a total of 9 program records last weekend at their debut in the Commonwealth College Opener. Three of the nine were by freshman, Sterling Webb. When Head Coach Rochelle Black was asked about the previous weekend he said "I think we took a huge step forward in the success of the program last week. With a great mix of veterans and newcomers, things look promising for the team's finish at this year's championships. We're not where we need to be just yet, but the work is being put in and we're getting there."
 
They look to close off the semester strong as they will return to the lanes after the holidays.