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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (SMU) - The SMU Mustangs posted strong results across multiple events during the first day of the Vanderbilt Invitational on Friday.

SMU took a runner-up finish in the 4,000-meter distance medley relay, posting a time of 11:41.89, finishing second to Vanderbilt. The Mustangs also picked up two top-five results in the 5,000 meter run, with senior Caitlin Keen posting a personal-best time, placing second (16:56.81) and junior Melanie Stemper finishing fifth (17:00.30). The marks for both the distance medley relay team and the Keen's 5,000-meter effort are the top times in the American Athletic Conference.

Both junior Lucija Cvitanovic and freshman Isabella Marten competed in the high jump, taking sixth and seventh place, respectively. Senior Rayann Chin took seventh in the weight throw with a top toss of 17.95 meters.

SMU's Director of Track and Field, Dave Wollman, was excited about his team's start at the Vanderbilt Invitational, and also noted his group's improvements.

"The bear is waking up," Wollman said. "Day one was a big step up from week one. Can't wait for day two."

The Vanderbilt Invitational concludes tomorrow with action beginning at 10:30 a.m. CT. Follow live results here.