TAMPA, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's track team competed at the University of South Florida Bulls Invitational on Friday. The Lions were led by Niclas Bez who took first place in the 800 meter crossing the finish line in 1:52.79.

Joshua Sickinger took home a second place finish in the 3000 meter steeplechase handing in a final time of 9:44.86.

Paul Mccrimon III joined Bez in the 800 meter race placing 38^th at 2:10.73. In addition, he finished 16^th in the high jump at 1.75 meters.

Five Lions peppered the stat sheet in the 5000 meter event. Anthony Deleva showcased an eighth place finish at 15:55.51. Four in Green and Gold quickly followed, in 13^th place Stephen Brown (16:21.46), 14^th place was filled by Joseph Fuller (16:21.76), 16^th place was Tyler Pantley (16:39.11) and 17^th place was taken by Ethan Markey (16:40.62).

Saint Leo featured another top ten place in the 1500 meter by Tadgh McGinty. McGinty rounded out the final 10 at 4:08.73. Teammate Brandon Cruz followed in 35^th place at 4:35.26.

In sprint events, Beau Kary placed 41^st in the 400 meter dash (56.39), Kenneth Covey grabbed a 62^nd place finish in the 200 meter dash and Andrew Sands placed 38^th in the 100 meter dash (11.66).

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