CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Sophomore Emma Grace Hurley placed fifth in the 3,000m Steeplechase to lead the Paladin track and field teams Friday at the Virginia Challenge in Charlottesville, Va. 

Hurley posted a time of 10:16.75 in the event, while Furman freshman Kristlin Gear finished 22nd with a time of 10:55.03.  Rookie Emma Kuntz competed in the 800m, where she placed 28th at 2:12.36.

Furman will compete in the second day of the Virginia Challenge and at the USC Open in Columbia, S.C., on Saturday.

Julie Paré, Furman Sports Information

Virginia Challenge 

Complete Furman Results

Women

800m

28th Emma Kuntz 2:12.36

3,000m Steeplechase

5th Emma Grace Hurley 10:16.74

22nd Kristlin Gear 10:55.03