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Butler Shatters School Record in 3,000-Meter Steeplechase on Day 2 of Sun Belt Championships

JONESBORO, Ark. – Katelyn Butler broke the school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase by over five seconds to lead Appalachian State women's track & field on Day 2 of the Sun Belt Championships.

After two days of competition, the Black and Gold sit in fifth place with 26 points. South Alabama holds the team lead through two days with 98 points. Arkansas State is second with 56 points and Texas State with 47 points.

Butler closed the race strong over the final two laps, moving up three spots to finish second in 10:31.