LEXINGTON, Ky. – Francisco Calhau led the Warhawks in the first day of the NCAA East Regionals, the freshman recording a personal best in the hammer throw to qualify for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Calhau finished 10th on the leaderboard with a 66.42m hammer throw, as the top 12 reach qualification for Eugene. Three other Warhawks competed in the first day of East Regionals, as Nathan Wade recorded a 7.63m in the long jump, placing 13th. Matthew Malcolm and Mario Santin both competed in the 400m hurdles, Malcolm finishing 24th with a 50.86 and Santin recording a 51.79 to finish 38th. 

The Warhawks will continue to compete at East Regionals, Sydney Lake competing in the hammer throw on Thursday (May 28).

ULM results

Place	Athlete	Event	Result
10	Francisco Calhau	Hammer	66.42m* (217-11)
13	Nathan Wade	Long Jump	7.63m (25-1/2)
24	Matthew Malcolm	400m Hurdles	50.86
38	Mario Santin	400m Hurdles	51.79

*-indicates personal best