ATHENS, Ohio -- The Western Michigan track and field team got off to a good start on Thursday afternoon at the MAC Championships. The Broncos are currently sitting in seventh place with nine points. 

Bri'Yanna Robinson kicked things off with a great showing in the hammer throw. She came into the event ranked sixth, but she was able to earn five points with a fourth-place finish. She had a season-best throw of 56.60 meters, which moved her to fourth all-time in program history. 

Following that, Mabinty Kebe, Angel Pratt and Jade Celestine competed in the 400-meter hurdles prelims. Kebe and Pratt were able to advance to Saturday's finals, thanks to times of 1:00.02 and 1:01.03, respectively. Celestine just missed the cut, completing the race in a time of 1:03.67. 

To conclude the night, Lillian Zelasko was able to add more points to the board. She finished fifth in the 10K to collect four points for the team. Zelasko crossed the finish line in a time of 35:36.68. Lauren Sancrant was able to record a time of 38:00.84. 

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The Broncos will be back in action tomorrow afternoon for day two of the MAC Championships. Ohio University is hosting the event at Goldsberry Track.