WEST POINT, N.Y. - Two Knights notched personal bests on Saturday as FDU competed at the West Point Open in their first appearance of the new year.

How it happened:

• Freshman Malik Ricketts took home a bronze medal in the 500 meter race, notching a personal best time of 1:04.79.

• With a personal-best 6.45 mark, graduate student Sean Mefford landed the second-place spot in the long jump competition. 

• Senior Ben Clay and junior Tahj Mullings secured the fourth and sixth spots in the weight throw event with marks of 17.45 meters and 15.49 meters, respectively.

• Junior Conroy Ellis placed fifth in the 800 meter race.