PEUBLO, Colo. – Benedict College freshman triple jumper Rajaun Ricketts finished in 10th place at the NCAA Division II national championship on Friday night.
 
Ricketts' best jump was 14.73 meters (48 feet, 4 inches), on his third attempt in the first heat. The top nine jumpers advanced to the finals.
 
He jumped 14.33 meters (47 feet, ¼ inch) on his first attempt, and improved to 14.54 meters (47 feet, 8 ½ inches) on his second attempt.