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Panthers Ready For Iowa State Classic, Tyson Invite
2/9/2017 1:44:00 PM | Track and Field
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa is set for a tough competition weekend with the Iowa State Classic and the Tyson Invitational.
The bulk of the Panthers will head to Ames for an in-state battle while Brandon Carnes, Jon Rus, Cole Phillips and Daurice Fountain will all compete in Fayatteville, Ark. at the Tyson Invite. Both meets take place Feb. 10-12.
UNI gets started on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Iowa State Classic with the long jump going at 11 a.m., followed by track events at noon. In Arkansas, the hurdlers will kick off the meet at 2:05 p.m. with Carnes running at 2:50 p.m.
Carnes will have the chance to run against the best in the country collegiately at the Tyson Invitational. He is ranked No. 2 in NCAA Division I track and field, fifth in the U.S. (professional and collegiate) and No. 11 in the world with his school record and MVC record of 6.59 in the 60 meter dash.
Rus, Phillips and Fountain are all ranked in the top-eight in the Valley currently, with Rus sitting in the top-three. The senior has had a strong indoor season so far, running the third fastest time in school history (7.91) at the Mark Messersmith Invitational.
The Panthers will take a full squad to the Iowa State Classic after have a lot of success at the meet last season. UNI continues to look to excel and grab personal-bests this season with the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships just around the corner, Feb. 25-26.
Fans can follow along with the action at both meets on Twitter (@UNITrackFieldXC) and with live results provided by both schools.
Tyson Invitational Schedule of Events
Feb. 10, 60 Hurdle Prelims: 2:05 p.m. – Cole Phillips, Jon Rus, Daurice Fountain
Feb. 10, 60 Dash Prelims: 2:50 p.m. – Brandon Carnes
Iowa State Competitors
60 Dash – Women: Jasmine Blue, Brooke Lorenz, Katie Maschmann, Taylor Raines, Abigail Ranschau | Men: Elijah Hicks, Sam Lincoln, Bryce Newcomb, Matthew Turcotte
200 Meter Dash – Women: Maddie Bell, Jasmine Blue, Maddie Irmen, Katie Maschmann, Taylor Raines, Abigail Ranschau | Men: Raheem Black, Corey Hertz, Elijah Hicks, Sam Lincoln, Bryce Newcomb, Matthew Turcotte
400 Meter Dash – Women: Maddie Bell, Lauren Frederick, Maddie Irmen, Jolissa Kriegel, Daianera Whitaker | Men: Raheem Black, Alex Duff, Austin Heitland, Corey Hertz, Evan Long, Bryce Newcomb
800 Meter Dash – Women: Jasmine Armstrong, Theresa Connelly, Lindsey Kite, Lyndsie Schinkel | Men: Colynn Black, Dylan Eigenberger, Luke Johnston, Jordan Pingel
Mile Run – Women: Alyssa Williams | Men: Andrew Arndt
3000 Meters – Women: Ashley Norem | Men: CJ May
5000 Meters – Women: Lucy Conroy, Hannah Truniger | Men: Shane Kirchoff
60 Hurdles – Women: Lauren Frederick, Abigail Ranschau | Men: Alex Duff, Connor Ham, Cade Kirkpatrick
High Jump – Women: Lauren Frederick, Maria Gonzalez, Brooke Lorenz, Marissa Ward | Men: David Jensen, Cade Kirkpatrick
Pole Vault – Women: Anna Loken
Long Jump – Women: Katie Cross, Mariah Hoover, Brooke Lorenz | Men: Charles Brown, Bryce Newcomb, Chase Van Sant
Triple Jump – Women: Lauren Sayles, Amanda Wiebke | Men: Charles Brown
Shot Put – Women: Allison Griffin, Maddy O'Brien | Men: Isaac Holtz, Jake Humpal, Brad Walski, Kyler Yodts
Weight Throw – Women: Allison Griffin, Hope Koerperich, Alanna Nietert, Maddy O'Brien, Sarah Pate | Men: Evan Colfack, Isaac Holtz, Brad Walski
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