USD ALUMINI MEET DAY 1 RECAP: SHANKS BREAKS ANOTHER RECORD
Vermillion, S.D. –
The Dakota Wesleyan track team opened day one of the USD Alumni Meet with a big performance from Hunter Shanks. Shanks broke ANOTHER school record and hit the National "A" standard to automatically qualify for the NAIA National Indoor Championships in February. This is the second event Hunter has prequalified for as he hit the "B" standard in the 800m earlier this season. Caley Murphy crossed the finish line in the 1000m race with the 7th fastest time in DWU history to highlight the women's team.
Individual Standouts (School/Personal Records/Top finishes) –
Women –
Caley Murphy – 1000m 3:21.80 (7th all-time in DWU History)
Hailey Oswald – 200m 28.27 (Indoor PR)
Dani Deffenbaugh – 200m 29.34 (Indoor PR)
Men –
Hunter Shanks – 1000m 2:29.85 3rd place ("A" Standard & SCHOOL RECORD)
Jace Freeseman – 200m 23.31 (Indoor PR)
Mikey Hart – 200m 23.92 (Indoor PR)
Head Coach Matt Rosado's Thought's –
Day one in the Dakota Dome was good to us, we had multiple personal bests, a school record broken, and a national standard mark wrapped up in the day. I am excited for what day two has for us tomorrow."
Up Next for the Tigers –
Check in on the same links for Day 2 of the USD Alumni Meet, with events starting at 11 a.m.
