Buffs Open Colorado Invitational With Three Titles

BOULDER – Colorado track and field opened its final home meet of the 2022 indoor season here Friday with the field events portion of the Colorado Invitational.

The Buffaloes picked up three wins in the vertical jumps with Noah Bouchard and Avery McMullen taking the high jump titles while Nick Bianco won the pole vault.

The field portion of the meet was smaller than anticipated with only CU competing against CSU athletes. Bouchard cleared 2.06 meters (6-9) to take the win over teammate Ryan Charles who finished second with a clearance of 2.01 meters (6-7). Bouchard needed three attempts over 2.01 to advance and keep his undefeated streak alive, then cleared 2.06 meters on his first attempt to…