Oilers Compete at GVSU

The University of Findlay track and field teams traveled to Allendale, Mich. for the Grand Valley State University 2^nd to Last Chance Meet on Friday, May 12.

Junior Alex DeVincentis and sophomore Holly Averesch both met the NCAA provisional mark in the women's shot put and finished 1^st and 3^rd, respectively. DeVincentis's toss measured 15.24m (50-0) and currently ranks her 6^th in division II competition while Averesch's heave came to a distance of 14.26m (46-9.50).

DeVincentis also captured a 2^nd place finish in the discus with a NCAA automatic qualifying throw of 50.49m (165-8). This mark currently ranks her 10^th in the nation. Averesch met the NCAA provisional mark with a measurement of 46.84m (153-8) to take 8^th.

In the women's hammer throw senior Erica King took the top spot with a NCAA automatic qualifying mark of 59.49m (195-2) and senior Liz Streacker earned 3^rd with a NCAA provisional throw of 56.75m (186-02).

Ben Hahler claimed 2^nd in the men's shot put with a NCAA provisional mark of 17.38m (57-0.75). Hahler also met the provisional mark in the discus throw with a 50.30m (165-0) toss.

Sophomore Austin Combs earned 4^th and met the NCAA provisional mark with a toss of 60.85m (199-8) in the hammer throw.

The Oilers next meet will be tomorrow, May 13 at the GVSU Last Chance Meet.