LEXINGTON, Ky. – The University of Dayton women's track and field team competed in their second meet of the season at the Kentucky Invite Saturday.

The Flyers had a strong day overall against a loaded field full of quality programs.

"We competed well against some tough competition today," said Head Coach Jason Francis. "The women were able to learn and gain valuable experience that will benefit us as we move through the season."

Rebecca Maj finished fifth in the high jump with a height of 1.65m, a season-best for the senior.

Freshman Erin Reese led the way for Dayton in the shot put event with a distance of 13.62m, earning her 14^th overall out of 39 competitors. Senior Miranda Nelson also competed and hit a mark of 13.20m.

The one mile run was a loaded field for the Flyers with five student athletes competing. Junior Mickey Ludlow led the way with a 17^th-place finish, recording a time of 5:20.52 and setting a new personal best. Senior Megan Collins was just behind her in 18^th with a time of 5:22.52. Senior Mary List, sophomore Kathleen Keene, and freshman Nicole Steinbicker also had strong showings for Dayton in the event.

In the pole vault, senior Ashley DeMange finished 12^th overall.

The 800m event saw four more Flyers compete as senior Chelsea VanHook had a team-best 11^th-place finish with a time of 2:18.58. Freshman Brittany Fisher followed her in 13^th with a time of 2:19.70 while sophomore Maggie Pryslak, who set a personal best, and freshman Claire Attea posted Top 40 times.

The Flyers had a pair of runners in the 3000m as freshman Emily Leonard finished 15^th with a strong time of 10:27.46 and senior Katie Ollier took 18^th.

Dayton finished off the day with the 4x400m relay event. The "A" squad finished 16^th on the day.

The Flyers return to action next Friday at the Tom Wright Classic hosted by Bowling Green.