Wayne State’s throwers performed well in the Blizzard Buster Invitational at Concordia University in Seward on Saturday.
In women’s action, Tia Jones posted a pair of second place finishes that included an NCAA provisional mark in the shot put. Her throw of 46 feet, 5 1/4 inches was good for second, and she also finished second in the hammer throw at 166-5. Kenzie Sullivan also finished second in the discus, with a best throw of 152-0.
Mckenzie Scheil placed third in the hammer throw at 164-5, followed by Nicole Heeren in ninth (150-3). Sullivan was also seventh in the shot put at 41-11 1/4.
In men’s action, Ben Allen captured a first-place finish in the shot put with a best mark of 51-11 1/4, while Cade Kalkowski won the hammer throw with a best toss of 191-7.
Dylan Kaup came in second in the hammer throw (187-8), Jayle Hinkle was fifth in the shot put (50-6), Matt Nemec placed sixth in the discus (137-4) and Richard Sweeney was eighth in the hammer throw at 165-10.
Wayne State will compete next Saturday at the Nebraska Invite in Lincoln.
