Alliance, Ohio - Daniela Peralta was the only participant from the University of Dayton Track and Field team to compete at the Mount Union Last Chance Meet on Wednesday, at Kehres Stadium on the campus of the University of Mount Union. The Gillette, New Jersey native saved her best for last and might have thrown her way into the NCAA Championships East Regional with her win in the javelin.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Peralta won the event with a new personal best of 47.50m. The throw marks the third longest throw in program history and the 37th best throw in the NCAA East Region this season. The junior hopes to be the second member of UD javelin to compete at the NCAA Regionals later this month. It was the first career win for Peralta, who also posted her seventh top-five finish this year.
RESULTS
Javelin
1. Peralta
- 47.50m - PR and Third All-Time at UD
UP NEXT
Casey Bogues will compete at the NCAA Regional Championships in Jacksonville, Florida.
Jadyn Haywood and
Daniela Peralta hope to join Bogues at the NCAA Regionals, the official field will be announced Sunday. The NCAA regional meet will take place from May 28-31.
