By Tyler Wooten
GoSycamores.com
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State came away with the win in both the men's and women's javelin – courtesy of seniors participating in their final home meets – after the first day of action at the Gibson Track & Field Complex for the 2016 Pacesetter Invite on Friday evening.
Senior Connor Curley – Indiana State's No. 2 pole vaulter all-time – had a very strong day in the javelin with a tail wind at his back. Curley hit a solid season-best toss of 55.64m (182-06), just barely off his PR of 55.77m (183-00) that ranks 10th all-time at ISU.
Fellow senior Whitney Walker came away with the title in the women's javelin just minutes after scoring for the Sycamores in the hammer throw. Walker won on a heave of 35.68m (117-00). Also scoring in the event was Dezha Moore, who set a new PR for the second-straight week with a toss of 33.76m (110-09).
New PRs were also the name of the game in the men's hammer throw. Sophomore Ryan Chestnut set a new career-best for the fourth-straight week this outdoor season, finishing fourth at 53.05m (174-00). Senior Jamar Brown also scored for the Sycamores in sixth place at 50.39m (165-04) – an impressive toss considering the former Sycamore Football tight end had never thrown the hammer before tonight.
ISU also had two scorers in the women's hammer: Jasmine Noel in fourth place at 45.88m (150-06) and Whitney Walker in eighth at 38.96m (127-10).
Competition will resume Saturday morning at noon with the beginning of both the field events and the 5Ks.
Men's Javelin:
1. Connor Curley – Indiana State – 55.64m (182-06)
2. Alexander Eldridge – Saint Louis – 48.87m (160-04)
3. DeSean Prentice – Indiana State – 35.35m (115-11)
Women's Javelin:
1. Whitney Walker – Indiana State – 35.68m (117-00)
2. Stephanie Milroy – Southern Illinois – 33.76m (110-09)
3. Dezha Moore – Indiana State – 32.79m (107-07)
4. Kailyn Hutson – Indiana State – 28.80m (94-06)
5. Emily Brady – Indiana State – 25.68m (84-03)
6. Elizabeth Herron – Indiana State – 23.56m (77-03)
7. Katelyn Brown – Southern Illinois – 23.00m (75-05)
8. Carson Smith – Indiana State – 22.64m (74-03)
9. Cara Engel – Southern Illinois – 21.62m (70-11)
Men's Hammer:
1. Bradley Sauer – Southern Illinois – 60.20m (197-06)
2. Nate Dyer – Southern Illinois – 56.07m (183-11)
3. Trevor Kintyhtt – DePaul – 55.63m (182-06)
4. Ryan Chestnut – Indiana State – 53.05m (174-00)
5. Isaac Ingram – Southern Illinois – 52.38m (171-10)
6. Jamar Brown – Indiana State – 50.39m (165-04)
7. Connor Stelljes – Saint Louis – 47.75m (156-08)
8. Brett Kowalczyk – Saint Louis – 46.02m (151-00)
-- Tom Malloy – Saint Louis – FOUL
Women's Hammer:
1. DeAnna Price – Southern Illinois – 71.24m (233-08) – Meet/Facility Record
2. Freya Block – Southern Illinois – 56.77m (186-03)
3. Alexus Scott – Southern Illinois – 52.93m (173-08)
4. Jasmine Noel – Indiana State – 45.88m (150-06)
5. Sarah Chappell – DePaul – 45.51m (149-03)
6. Jasmine Jefko – Saint Louis – 43.12m (141-05)
7. Kamaria Gage – Saint Louis – 41.92m (137-06)
8. Whitney Walker – Indiana State – 38.96m (127-10)
9. Sarah Reich – Saint Louis – 37.85m (124-02)
10. Hannah Murray – Saint Louis – 35.57m (116-08)
11. Emily Eller – DePaul – 34.08m (111-09)
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