MINNEAPOLIS – The Mavericks traveled to the University of Minnesota to compete at the Gary Wilson Invitational today.
 
Freshman Richlu Tudee made his mark with a first-place finish in the 100m dash with a time of 10.44s. This time currently ranks Tudee 14^th for this season's national rankings and eighth on the MSU all-time top outdoor performances list. Placing third was senior Nicholas Sharma with a time of 10.64s.
 
In the 110m hurdles, senior Renald Pierre took third with a time of 14.35s, with junior Jalen McGee close behind in fourth with a time of 14.38s. Both times broke the previous meet record, with McGee now joining Pierre on the MSU all-time list at 13^th.
 
Junior Armondo Colome finished ninth in the 200m dash with a time of 22.36, with freshman Oluwadamilola Bablola on his heels with a time of 22.38s to finish tenth in the event.
 
With a time of 49.40s, junior Kyler Bade placed third in the 400m dash. Babalola took fourth place after running a personal best time of 49.53s.
 
In the 400m hurdles, freshman Anthony Collins crossed the line at 53.13s to take third place, followed by sophomore Owen Petersohn in fourth with a time of 53.38s. These times break the previous meet record and rank sixth and ninth, respectively, on the MSU all-time list.
 
Freshman Collin Windorski and junior Jed Hansen tied for fourth in the pole vault, both clearing a height of 4.67m (15' 3.75") and surpassing the previous meet record.
 
Senior Carter Aguilera threw for 53.41m (175' 2") in the discus to place second. With a throw of 49.59m (162' 8"), sophomore Oliver Anderson finished eighth in the event.
 
In the hammer throw, junior Joshua Beiswanger notched a distance of 53.25m (174' 8") to place sixth and rank fifth on the MSU all-time list.
 
Senior Steven Orzolek competed in the shot put, placing fourth with a heave of 16.75m (54' 11.5"). In fifth, sophomore Ben Wieser threw a personal best of 16.60m (54' 5.5"). These throws place Orzolek sixth on the MSU all-time list and Wieser seventh on the list.
 
Minnesota State travels to Des Moines, Iowa tomorrow, April 25^th, for the Drake Relays.