April 15, 2008

GREENVILLE, S.C. - Junior Patrick Morgan and senior Chibuzo Aguocha both qualified for the NCAA Track & Field Regionals with impressive performances this weekend at the Furman Invitational.

Morgan, a junior from Danville, Ky., competed in the 1,500 meter Blue Shoes event, running against top competition from around the country. He recorded a time of 3:47.15, a personal best, and Furman Invitational meet record, qualifying him for the NCAA Regionals.

Aguocha, a senior from Houston, Texas, qualified for NCAA Regionals in the triple jump with a 12.36-meter mark, also a meet record for the Furman Invitational.

The NCAA Regionals will take place on May 31 in Tallahassee, Fla.