TIGERS BEGIN OUTDOOR TRACK AT WILDCAT CLASSIC, MAGNUSON HITS “A” STANDARD IN DISCUS

Wayne, Neb. –

Dakota Wesleyan track and field started their outdoor season this afternoon at the Wildcat Classic in Wayne, Neb. Four Tiger throwers competed with Abby Magnuson leading the way as she hit the NAIA "A" standard in discus to automatically qualify for the National Championships in May. Magnuson won the shot put as well with a throw of 13.80m.

Quick Stats –

Women –

Abbigail Magnuson – Shot Put 1^st place, 13.80m, PR, 3^rd best in DWU, Discus 4^th place 44.62m A Standard, 2^nd best in DWU, PR

Samantha Kludt – Shot Put 9.08m PR

Men –

Kurt Dringman - Shot Put 10.48m PR, Discus 32.37m PR

Kris Brekel – Discus 36.34m PR, Shot Put 9.91m PR

Up Next for the Tigers –

The Tigers will be back at Wayne State College for the second day of the Wildcat Classic with events beginning at 12:00 p.m.