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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On the first day of the Vanderbilt Invitational, the Blue Raider track & field teams rallied behind the jumps.
Jacob Patten, the reigning Conference USA Male Field Athlete of the Week, finished third in the high jump, clearing 2.08 meters (6-9.75). Phillip Smith also competed in the high jump, finishing fifth after clearing 2.04 meters (6-8.25).
In the long jump, Atsu Nyamadi claimed the top finish for the Blue Raiders, placing eighth after bounding 7.29 meters (23.11). Teammates Vincent Okot and Smith finish 14th (6.93m/22-9) and 16th (6.78m/22-3), respectively.