PULLMAN-The Buffs got off to a strong start at the Pac-12 Championships on Saturday as at least four CU participants finished the day in position to make a significant move up the leader board going into Sunday.
Seniors Brock Emory and Jason DeWitt overcame the chilly and windy conditions in Pullman to finish the afternoon fifth and seventh respectively in the men’s decathlon event. On the women’s side, sophomores Abrianna Torres and Brittany Lewis also rode solid performances to seventh and eighth place finishes respectively in the women’s heptathlon. CU participants Mariah Slack and Ewelina Pena also competed well on Saturday.
“I have an amazing group of athletes to work with and I'm very impressed with what they have accomplished today and I'm looking forward to another day of battle tomorrow,” said assistant coach, Lindsey Malone.
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