Bett wins the 10K with NAIA "A" Standards to Highlight Day One for Phoenix Men at Lee Fast Break Invitational

CLEVELAND, Tenn.--Cumberland men's track & field opened day one of the Lee Fast Break Athletics Invitational with several standout performances, led by Kennedy Bett's national qualifying effort in the 10,000 meters and a silver medal in the long jump by Amir Mersal.

Bett, a freshman, delivered a huge result in the 10K, clocking 30:35.65 to hit the NAIA "A" standard and post the No. 5 time in the nation this season.

In the field, junior Amir Mersal claimed second place in the long jump with a season-best mark of 6.73m. Junior Liyu Scarlassara placed 10th in the long jump with a season-best 6.05m to cap off a productive day in the field.

Junior Logan Istre led the way for CU in the sprints, running 21.88 in the 200 meters to finish seventh overall. Senior Benjamin Nyakudya followed in 11th place with a personal-best 22.01. Freshman Veron Ifill also competed in the event, running 22.70.

In the 400-meter hurdles, junior Dinkon Sinisterra clocked a personal-best 57.79. Freshman Matteo Abel rounded out the distance group on day one with a personal best of 15:42.80 in the 5,000 meters, finishing 65th.

The Phoenix men return to action Saturday for the final day of competition in Cleveland, Tenn.

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