Rolla, MO – The Men's Track and Field team began outdoor season competing this weekend in the Miner Invitational, hosted by Missouri S&T University. 

Sophomore Jayce Farrell highlighted the day, competing in the discus throw, breaking a school record. His mark of 51.20 meters was good enough for third place at the event.. Farrell achieved his mark on his fifth attempt, outdistancing 35 of 38 total throwers. The throw was a personal best for Farrell and hit a National qualifying mark, the first of his career. Another Bearcat to hit a National mark was Parker Love in the 400-meter dash. His time of 47.26 is a personal best and 2^nd best in SBU history.

This weekend, the Bearcats also claimed other podium positions. Nolan Hansen won 1st place in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase. Also winning 1st place were Marcus Jones, Parker Love, Makaylin Forbes, & Reid Harrison in the men's 4x400-meter relay. Harrison also won second place with Jordan Noel, Chase Thomas-Plummer, & Dalvin Adams in the men's 4x100-meter relay. Also claiming a second-place victory was Ellis Joslin in men's pole vault.

The Bearcats showed promise with numerous incredible marks at the first outdoor meet of the season.  They will look to continue that at home next week for the Bearcat Invitational from March 27th-29th.

Other Results –

Men Triple Jump:

-              Timothy Kester – 14^th

Men Hammer Throw:

-              Jayce Farrell – 9th 

-              Tyler Hart – 11th 

Men Shot Put: 

-              Jayce Farrell – 7th 

-              Tyler Hart – 17th 

Men Discus Throw: 

-              Tyler Hart – 14th 

Men Long Jump:

-              Andrew Rhoades – 8th 

-              Dalvin Adams – 9th 

-              Colton Brendel – 26th 

Men Javelin Throw:

-              Shadrach Thompson – 12th 

-              Titus Thompson – 29th 

Men 3000 meter Steeplechase:

-              Nathan Keck – 4th 

Men 1500 meter Run:

-              Jack Leeds – 12th 

-              Robert Humphries – 13th 

-              Devon McMillin – 15th 

-              Trevor Talley – 26th 

-              Trea Melton – 34th 

-              Joe Kremp – 49th 

-              Ethan Hurtgen – 59th 

Men 110 meter Hurdles:

-              Andrew Rhoades – 20th 

-              Colton Brendel – 22nd 

Men 100 meter Dash:

-              Makaylin Forbes – 19th 

Men 400 meter Dash:

-              Jordan Noel – 6th 

-              Reid Harrison – 9th 

-              Chase Thomas-Plummer – 16th 

-              Dalvin Adams – 18th 

Men 800 meter Run:

-              Devon McMillin – 4th 

-              Braden Postlewait – 9th 

-              Luther Supancic – 14th