DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Junior Paige Patterson of the Saint Leo women's track team was the lone Lion in action Saturday as she traveled to Daytona Beach, Fla. to compete in the 3,000m steeplechase at the Embry-Riddle Invite.
 
Patterson topped the field and posted the seventh fastest steeplechase time this season. Her time of 10:56.94 is good for a provisional qualifying mark for the upcoming 2021 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship.
 
The Lions will now turn their attention to the next Friday, April 23 when they are scheduled to compete at the University of Tampa.
 
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Keeping Our Lions Healthy & Safe
Saint Leo University Athletics is keeping our student-athletes healthy and safe by following a number of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This includes having student-athletes tested or screened on a regular basis, traveling in smaller groups, holding competitions without fans in attendance, avoiding overnight trips, and wearing masks when not competing. These safety standards meet those set by the NCAA Division II and the Sunshine State Conference President's Council. At Saint Leo University, the COVID-19 Incident Command Team also reviews the teams' safety protocol and monitors adherence on a regular basis.