April 14, 2001

Jonesboro, Ark.-- - Led by five first-place finishes, including two first and second-place finishes in the 100 and the 400-meter dashes, the University of Memphis men's track team finished third at the Arkansas State Track Classic, Saturday.

The sprinters had an outstanding day for Memphis, with senior Larry Crawford winning the 100 in 10.67, while junior Franck Diadhiou finished second in 10.84.

A second pair of Tigers finished one-two in the 400-meter dash, which was won by senior Chris Ingram in 47.82 seconds. Junior Kris Harmon finished second in 48.17 seconds.

Memphis also won four other events, including the 4x100-meter relay (40.87), and Crawford's win in the 200 in 21.39 seconds. Junior Courtland Perry won the triple jump with a best effort of 13.86 meters (45-6), while freshman Greg Doughty won the javelin with a best mark of 59.26 meters (194-5).

Host Arkansas State won the meet with 177 points, while Murray State finished second with 148 1/2 points. Memphis was third with 146 points, Missouri-Rolla was fourth with 73 1/2 points and Hendrix College rounded out the top five with 22 points. Middle Tennessee State finished seventh with 19 points.

Team Finishes
1. Arkansas State, 177 points
2. Murray State, 148 1/2 points
3. Memphis, 146 points
4. Missouri-Rolla, 73 1/2 points
5. Hendrix College, 44 points
6. Mississippi College, 22 points
7. Middle Tennessee State, 19 points
8. Hinds Junior College, 16 points
9. Southeast Missouri, 11 points

Tiger Finishers
Javelin Throw
1. Greg Doughty, 59.26 meters (194-5)

100-meter dash
Finals: 1. Larry Crawford, 10.67, 2. Franck Diadhoiu, 10.84, 5. Ivan Williams, 11.12.
Prelims: Franck Diadhiou, 11.01, Ivan Williams, 11.32, Darron Brown, 11.57, Larry Crawford, 11.20

4x100-meter relay
1. Memphis, 40.87

Shot Put
2. Adam Martin, 15.09 meters (49-6)
3. Greg Doughty, 14.99 meters (49-2)
7. (tie) Joe Gerda, 14.19 meters (46-6.50)

Hammer Throw
3. Adam Martin, 43.30 meters (142-1)
4. Justin Garrison, 39.28 meters (138-10)

400-meter dash
1. Chris Ingram, 47.82
2. Kris Harmon, 48.17

Triple Jump
1. Courtland Perry, 13.86 meters (45-6)

800-meter run
2. Jeff Doudrick, 1:56.72
12. Robert Goode, 2:13.51

200-meter dash
1. Larry Crawford, 21.39
3. Chris Ingram, 22.14

Discus
7. Adam Martin, 43.28 meters (142-0)
11. Greg Doughty, 37.00 meters (121-5)

Pole Vault
6. (tie) Jeff LaRusso, 4.27 meters (14-00)

400-meter hurdles
2. Kris Harmon, 56.84