Jacksonville, Fla. - University of Toledo senior Katie Dewey finished in 26th place in the first round of competition in the discus with a throw of 49.24 meters at the NCAA East Track & Field Preliminary Round in Jacksonville, Fla. on Friday. 
 
Dewey's throw was a mere 0.68m off from her personal best of 49.92 meters, which she set at the Hillsdale GINA Relays.
 
Dewey is slated to compete in the shot put on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. The top 12 competitors from each event will advance to the NCAA Championships in Austin, Texas, June 5-8. 

On Thursday, junior Petronela Simiuc took 47th in the 1500 meters with a time of  4:40.28. 
 
2019 NCAA East Preliminary
Jacksonville, Fla. 
Thursday, May 23 - Saturday, May 25
 
Toledo Results
Thursday, May 23
1500m | First Round
47. Petronela Simiuc - 4:40.28
 
Friday, May 24
Discus | First Round
26. Katie Dewey – 49.24m
 
Toledo Schedule
Saturday, May 25 
5:15 p.m. Shot Put | First Round
Katie Dewey