Joycey Punches Ticket To Eugene

Wednesday, May 25

Bloomington, Ind.

All Day

North Carolina

NCAA East Preliminary Round

James Joycey
University of North Carolina Track and Field
ACC Outdoor Championships
Morris Williams Stadium
Durham, NC
Thursday, May 12, 2022

james Joycey, pictured at the recent ACC Championships, has qualified for NCAA Championships.

Photo by: UNC Athletic Communications

May 25, 2022 | Track & Field

Live Results Watch

BLOOMINGTON, IND. – Senior James Joycey earned a ticket to Eugene, Ore., Wednesday as the North Carolina track and field team kicked off competition at the NCAA East Preliminary Round, hosted by Indiana. Competing at the Hoosiers' Haught Track & Field Complex , Joycey placed third in the men's hammer with a personal-best 227-4 (69.29m) to become the first Carolina competitor to qualify for the NCAA Championships, set for June 8-11 at Oregon's Hayward Field.

Later in the day, Jesse Hunt finished fifth in his 1,500-meters heat to advance to the next round in his event. Isaiah Palmer also advanced in the men's 400 meters. Both will compete on Friday.

Thursday's action begins at 10 a.m. with the women's hammer. To see the full schedule and follow live results, click here.

Day 1 UNC Results
Men's Hammer
3. James Joycey, 69.29m (227-4) – Qualified for NCAA Championships
16. Troy Yearwood, 65.97m (216-5)

Men's Javelin
16. Roman Mitchell, 66.84m (219-3)
36. Tom Watson, 61.95m (203-3)

Men's Pole Vault
Ben Finger, NH

Men's 1,500M
29. Jesse Hunt, 3:48.56 -- Qualified for quarterfinals on Friday

Men's 400M
7. Isaiah Palmer, 46.05 -- Qualified for quarterfinals on Friday

Men's 800M
42. Kyle Reinheimer, 1:52.12

Men's 400M Hurdles
28. Matthew Harris, 51.81
32. Craig Saddler II, 52.21

Men's 10,000M
27. Jack Aho, 29:58.60
40. Patrick Anderson, 30:45.79