MOSCOW, Idaho – Several Vandals came out on top on Saturday, as Idaho opened up the outdoor season with the University of Idaho Invitational at the Dan O'Brien Track and Field Complex.

“These early meets are about getting out and competing and doing what you can from there,” said director of track and field Tim Cawley.  “I thought the team did great.  I don't think you could ask for much better this time of year.  We had some good sun, some decent performance and the team supported each other all day.”

The women won seven individual events on the day.  Andrea Pikes won the 100-meter dash with a time of 12.76 seconds.  Kaleala Bass took home the win in the 200-meters at 26.86 seconds.

Erin Hagen took the 800-meters with a time of 2:18.55.  Marquita Palmer won the 1500-meters at 4:43.06.  Wednesday Walton was victorious in the 400-meter hurdles, winning the event in 66.04 seconds.  Reed Richardson won the high jump with a leap of 1.45 meters, while Tayler Feinauer took the javelin with a throw of 37.41 meters.

On the men's side, Ben Ayesu-Attah won the 100-meter dash at 11.27 seconds.  He also came out on top in the 200-meters, winning in 22.47 seconds.  Ayesu-Attah would team up with Drew Thompson, Ian Middleton and Kaizer Gillispie to take the 4x100-meter relay at 42.59 seconds.

Zion Stuffle took the 400-meter hurdles at 56.05 seconds.  Arphaxad Carroll edged out the competition in the long jump, winning with a leap of 6.70 meters.  Derek Haas won the javelin at 62.12 meters.

Next up, Idaho heads to the University of Montana Dual next weekend.  Check back with GoVandals.com later in the week for more information.

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