Atlanta, GA.- Austin Peay State University's track and field team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the Georgia Tech Invitational, Friday and Saturday. The meet was highlighted by Lauren Lewis' second place finish in the 800M, and a third place finish in the 4x400.

"This weekend presented great weather for us," said head coach Asha Gibson-Smith. "I'm pleased with the number of personal and season bests the group accumulated. With a short week ahead of us, we look forward to keeping things rolling into the Vanderbilt meet."

Friday, Emma Tucker kicked off the meet with the Hammer throw, throwing 40.75m.She was followed by Marcia Dejesus, who threw 30.23M. Tucker then placed 20th in the shot put with a 12.11m throw, and was followed by Dejesus with a 9.00m. 

Amani Sharif continued the field events with a 18th place finish in the long jump with a jump of 5.56m. Myra Ericson wrapped up field events with a 3.5m pole vault, placing 18th.

Gabrielle Miller placed 35th in the 100M with a time of 12.22. Shaye Foster competed in the 1500M, finishing with a time of 4:51.8. She was followed by Savannah Fruth (4:57.69) and Mary Kate French (5:15.93). Ashley Doyle was the lone gov competing in the 5,000m, finishing in 18:21.09. 

To kick off Saturday, Sharif competed in the 200m, finishing with a time of 25.41. She was followed by Miller, who finished in 25.55. Mia McGee led the way in the 400M, placing 19th with a time of 56.27. She was followed by Alexis Arnett (57.06), Koriona Boyd (1:00.69), and Sydney Hartoin (1:01.23). 

Lauren Lewis earned the Govs highest finish of the day with a second place finish in the 800m. She was followed by Foster (2:20.43) and French (2:28.37). The 4x400m team of Boyd, McGee, Lewis, and Arnett finished up the meet, finishing third with a time of 3:45.82.

Up next, the Govs will head to Nashville for the Music City Challenge, April 26-27.