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Thomas Wins Long Jump on Day One of Husker B1G Invitational

The Nebraska track and field team completed day one of the Husker B1G Invitational in Prairie View, Texas on Friday.

Darby Thomas was the Huskers' top finisher on the day, as she claimed the long jump crown with new personal-best mark of 20-7 3/4 (6.29m).

Papay Glaywulu also excelled in the long jump for the NU men. He earned the silver medal after jumping 24-4 1/2 (7.43m), a new personal best.

The Huskers stacked the leaderboard in both long jumps. In addition to Thomas, Zionn Pearson took fourth place in the women's competition with a leap of 19-9 1/2 (6.