RICHMOND, Va. – Senior
Nicolette Serratore was named the Colonial Athletic Association Field Athlete of the Week. This is the first award of the season and second of her career.
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Serratore broke two JMU records at the UTSA Roadrunner Invitational. She first broke the javelin record with a 48.43m (158'11") throw. The throw was also an ECAC qualifying mark and the furthest throw in the CAA. It is also 10th on the NCAA East Preliminary list, along with being the 20th longest in the NCAA. She then broke the school record in heptathlon with her 4,828 finish. That is the best CAA mark, the best mark on the East Preliminary list and 10th most in the NCAA.Â
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The Dukes will split next weekend with half the team heading to Raleigh, N.C. for the Raleigh Relays that begin on Friday, Mar. 29. The other half will go to the Fred Hardy Invitational in Richmond, Va. on Mar.30. Â Â
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