BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Middle Tennessee individuals turned in strong showings on opening day at the Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championships here Saturday.
No surprise, the highlight of the day for the Blue Raiders came in the jumps as Middle Tennessee has been historically dominant in those events during the illustrious career of Hall of Fame coach Dean Hayes.
Benjamin Onyekwulu won the men's long jump with an effort of 7.27 to bring home the only title for the Blue Raiders Saturday. Though he didn't earn gold, Erhire Omamuyouwi delivered a lifetime best in the high jump and finished second.