XULA's Riley jumps nearly 19 feet to qualify for nationals

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi — Xavier University of Louisiana's Ry-Anne Riley long-jumped 5.74 meters/18 feet, 10 inches Friday at the William Carey Tune Up track and field meet to qualify for the NAIA National Championships.

The sophomore from New Orleans produced a XULA PR in the event, surpassing her old mark of 5.48 meters/17-11 3/4. Riley previously had qualified for nationals in the 400- and 1,600-meter relays.

Riley finished second in the event. There was no team scoring.

XULA's Brandon Matthews placed third in the men's long jump and second in the triple jump. His long jump mark of 6.81 meters/22-4 1/4 is a XULA PR.

NAIA nationals will be May 24-26 at Gulf Shores, Ala.

Ed Cassiere, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
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