STORRS, CT – The Iona University women's outdoor track & field team was represented by
Tyaja Thomas on Friday at the UConn Northeast Challenge. Competing in two field events, Thomas set a Personal best mark in the Discus and took home a top-5 finish in the javelin throw.
WoMEN'S Discus Throw
Tyaja Thomas set a personal best mark of 34.42 meters and finished 21st. Her effort sits comfortably within the top-15 distances in the discus throw by MAAC athletes this season.
WoMEN'S JAVELIN THROW
Thomas competed in her second event of the day, finishing fifth in the javelin throw with a 39.74-meter effort.
IONA PERFORMERS
DT: Tyaja Thomas, 21st, 34.42m;
JT: Tyaja Thomas, 5th, 39.74m
UP NEXT
The Maroon & Gold return to action tomorrow in day two of the UConn Northeast Challenge
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