April 6, 2007

Durham. N.C. - Freshman Kyle Reeping's (Saxonburg, PA / Knoch) eighth place finish in the 1500 meter developmental race paced Duquesne's men's track & field team on the opening day of the Duke Invitational, Friday at the Blue Devils' Wallace Wade Stadium.

Reeping's time of 4:03.00 led two other Dukes in the 94-runner race. Senior Eric Robertson (Allison Park, PA / North Allegheny) had Duquesne's fastest time (3:57.06) in the 1500 meter seeded run. The Red and Blue also competed in the 400 meter developmental dash and the 5000 meter seeded race.

The two-day competition resumes Saturday, April 7, 2007, from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Duquesne Results

 400 Meter Developmental Dash 45 Smith, Mike           52.37
1500 Meter Developmental Run   8 Reeping, Kyle       4:03.00
                              42 Dorman, Kyle        4:09.05
                              59 Reilly, Brendan     4:13.79
1500 Meter Run                23 Robertson, Eric     3:57.06
                              39 Dutille, Derek      3:59.82
5000 Meter Run                15 Eddy, Josh         14:23.57
                              39 Sarver, Shane      14:52.72
                              46 Horvat, Chris      14:58.66