AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University track and field continued its inaugural indoor season on Friday night at the 'Twas the Meet Before Christmas, hosted at JDL Fast Track, with strong performances across middle-distance and distance events against a strong field. 

Jaynes Breaks PBC Indoor 3K Record
Senior Avery Jaynes delivered another record-setting performance, finishing eighth in the men's 3,000 meters in 8:11.74 to break the Peach Belt Conference indoor record in the event. The time also met the NCAA Division II provisional standard, marking Jaynes' second conference record of the indoor season.

Junior Nasrudin Mohamed added a solid showing in the 3,000 meters, placing 10th overall with a time of 8:23.50.

Eye, Shepherd Earn Podium Finishes in 800 Meters
Augusta placed two athletes on the podium in the men's 800 meters, led by sophomore Seth Eye, who finished second in 1:52.37. Junior Noah Shepherd followed closely behind with a third-place finish in 1:55.36.

Thomas Leads Women in 3,000 Meters
On the women's side, junior Madison Thomas paced Augusta with a sixth-place finish in the 3,000 meters, running 10:20.93.