SAN DIEGO, Calif. — UC San Diego track and field delivered an impressive showing at the Aztec Invitational, hosted by San Diego State, totaling eight event victories while adding a school record, multiple top-10 marks, and new Big West qualifiers.

The Tritons dominated across event groups, highlighted by standout performances in the throws and sprints. UC San Diego also recorded one new school record, placed two marks into the program's all-time top 10, and added three new Big West qualifiers over the course of the meet.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Tritons wasted no time making an impact, stringing together a series of event victories. Zach Lewis led the way in the throws, capturing the discus title with a mark of 55.25m while setting a new school record. He also secured a second win in the shot put with a throw of 17.33m.

Bryan Chang added to the Tritons' success in the hammer throw, winning the event with a mark of 59.00m. Feyi Olukanni delivered a dominant double on the women's side, taking first in both the discus (49.43m) and shot put (15.17m).

On the track, Eden Enoru was an event winner in the 400 meters, crossing the line in 54.82. In the field, Matthew Harber secured the pole vault title with a clearance of 4.82m, while Sam Betz was the decathlon event winner with a total of 5,484 points.

Throughout the meet, UC San Diego continued to make its mark in the program record book. Bella Di Silvestri placed third in the pole vault with a clearance of 3.88m, while Enoru's 400-meter time of 54.82 ranks second all-time in program history.

The Tritons also saw three athletes reach Big West qualifying standards. Tyler Lange (hammer throw, 52.51m), Logan Shojgreen (shot put, 13.04m), and Sam Betz (decathlon, 5,484 points) each secured their spots with qualifying performances.

TRITON TIDBITS

• UC San Diego recorded eight event victories at the meet.
• Zach Lewis set the program record in the discus (55.25m).
• The Tritons added two marks to the program's all-time top 10.
• Three athletes achieved Big West qualifying marks.

UP NEXT
The Tritons will next compete at the Bryan Clay Invitational, Mt. SAC Relays, and Beach Invitational. The Bryan Clay Invitational will be hosted by Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, Calif., while the Mt. SAC Relays will take place in Walnut, Calif. Both meets are scheduled for Thursday, April 16 through Saturday, April 18. The Beach Invitational will be held at Long Beach State on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18.

About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of The Big West in NCAA Division I. The 24-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 39 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in NCAA Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.