FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012 – MEDIA RELATIONS CONTACT: Zach Lawson (zlawson@uark.edu)

 

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MENÂ’S TRACK AND FIELD

Phillips wraps ArkansasÂ’ run at Mt. SAC Relays

 

            FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Competition at the Mt. SAC Relays for the No. 6 University of Arkansas menÂ’s team came to a close Friday evening with Duncan Phillips in the 1,500 meters. The Razorback senior finished in 12^th place overall with a time of 3:43.14. Arkansas also began competition at the John McDonnell Invitational Friday in Fayetteville.

            Running in the invitational section of the 1,500 meters, Phillips crossed the finish line with the second-fastest time of his career. He finished eighth place in section one and 12^th overall. With his latest performance, the two fastest times of his career at 1,500 meters have come at the Mt. SAC Relays. Last season, Phillips posted a time of 3:39.87 at the event.

            In the RazorbacksÂ’ only result Friday at their home meet, Justin Holmes and Marlon Dwyer finished in third and seventh place, respectively, in the discus. Holmes had a dayÂ’s best throw of 47.95m/1574 while Dwyer got the disc out to 45.75m/150-1 on his final attempt of the event.

Competition continues Saturday at the John McDonnell Invitational in Fayetteville. Action in the field events begins at noon (CT) with running events beginning at 4 p.m. Meet coverage of the John McDonnell Invitational will include live results and an interactive blog beginning at 2 p.m. For more information regarding Razorback track and field or University of Arkansas athletics, please visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com.

 

Friday Results

 

Mt. SAC Relays

 

1,500 Meters

(Invitational)

12. Duncan Phillips – 3:43.14

 

John McDonnell Invitational

 

Discus

3. Justin Holmes – 47.95m/157-4

7. Marlon Dwyer – 45.75m/150-1

 

-- ArkansasRazorbacks.com || On Twitter @ArkRazorbacks || Facebook.com/ArkansasRazorbacks --