MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota State men's and women's track and field concluded competition in two locations on Saturday, including Lincoln, Nebraska, in the two-day Frank Sevigne Husker Invitational and the University of Minnesota Classic in Minneapolis.
 
The Mavericks posted more strong performances on Saturday in both meets, after senior Keshaun Black surpassed the MSU record in 60 meter dash on Friday with a prelims time of 6.65. His finals time of 6.66 also tied Emmanuel Matadi's 2015 record.
 
Minnesota State women's indoor track and field is currently ranked No. 4 in NCAA Division II. MSU men's indoor track and field is currently ranked No. 5.
 
FRIDAY RECAP – FRANK SEVIGNE HUSKER INVITATIONAL
Minnesota State excelled in 60 meter hurdles. Junior Esaba Okwaramoi placed second with a time of 8.41. Ashanti Harvey was third in 8.47. Miranda Lauvstad was fourth with a time of 8.48 and Jordin McGee was fifth with a time of 8.51.
 
Junior Willow Ohmichen finished seventh in women's pole vault with a mark of 3.63m (11-10.75). Last week's NSIC Field Athlete of the Week, Miranda Lauvstad, took ninth place in women's 60 meters with a time of 7.58.
 
Ben Wieser placed 18^th for the Mavericks in weight throw with a mark of 15.25m (50-0.50).
 
Dorcus Opoku finished second in women's long jump, landing at 5.84m (19-2). Keaton Wattier crossed the line third in 60 meter hurdles (7.89).
 
Brianna Shroyer finished eighth in women's 400 meters with a time of 57.85. Quinton Ellis led an MSU contingent in men's 400 meters in fourth place with a time of 48.81.
 
Aubri Brown took fourth place in weight throw with a mark 19.57m (64-2.50).
 
SATURDAY RECAP – FRANK SEVIGNE INVITATIONAL
"We had a very successful weekend of track and field at Minnesota State, with our teams split between competitions at the University of Nebraska and the University of Minnesota," said head coach Mike Turgeon. "We took our national-level athletes to the University of Nebraska to gain experience on a banked 200m track and to compete against high-level competition. Many of the races and events featured competition comparable to what we expect to see at the national championships, and in a few cases, even higher. The remainder of our team competed today at the University of Minnesota."
 
On the track, Kenjuan Hampton and Qai Hussey finished fourth and fifth in men's 200 meters, with times of 21.62 and 21.72, respectively. Hugo Albanese tied for seventh in men's high jump with a height of 1.96m (6-5).
 
Miranda Lauvstad took fifth place in women's 200 meters with a time of 24.19. Ashanti Harvey won the women's triple jump event with a distance of 11.99m (39-4), on her first attempt. Sheldon McNicholas helped the Mavericks in men's triple jump with a third place mark of 14.83m (48-8). Freshman Rainna Jameson finished seventh in women's high jump with a mark of 1.63m (5-4.25).
 
In relays, Minnesota State took second place in men's 4x400 meter relay. Tyrel Robinson, Kerdel Moses, Kenjuan Hampton and Owen Petersohn combined for a time of 3:17.08. The team of Qai Hussey, Rinaldo Moore, Quinton Ellis and Tyreese James also ran the 4x400 Invite in 3:11.59. In women's 4x400 invite, the Maverick team consisted of Brianna Shroyer, Miranda Lauvstad, Amalinally Pemberton and Grace Obour. They finished second, with a time of 3:48.68.
 
SATURDAY RECAP – UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CLASSIC
Isabelle Renlund ran the women's one mile in fifth place with a time of 5:33.55 for the Mavericks. Olivia Minear also completed 3000 meters in a third place time of 11:17.87.
 
Jaden Brown hit an NCAA qualifying time when he placed fourth among attached sprinters in 60 meter dash (7.07). Linton McPherson was also first among attached runners in men's 60m hurdles with a time of 8.33. Chantle Reiland was first in women's 60 meter dash with a personal record time of 7.73.
 
Ashley Overgaauw hit a season best one mile time of 5:02.54 to win the event. Chance Swenson set a personal record time of 1:24.99 in men's 600 meters. Marenono Opiew led MSU to first place in men's 400 meters with a time of 4.85. Lexi Kuffel placed fourth in women's 400 meters (58.59), while Leif Larson also took fourth in men's 800 meters (1:57.04).
 
Addison Peed posted a second place time of 2:20.20 in women's 800 meters. Reiland took third in women's 200 meters (26.11).
 
In men's distance, Maverick student-athletes swept the podium in 3000 meters, including first place Jack Kendall (8:35.13), Erek Ross (8:37.28) and Biruk Killeen (8:47.72). The same was true in women's 3000 meters. Amanda Overgaauw led the way (10:10.52). Madison Matzek was second (10:13.34) and Mileena Sullivan was third (10:13.40).
 
In the field Jordan Blair placed third in women's long jump with a distance of 5.33m (17-6.00). Ava Hernandez was fourth in women's pole vault (3.62m, 11-10.50). Thomas Alrick was also fourth for the men (4.60m, 15-1.00).
 
"Our coaching staff at both locations was very pleased with the effort and dedication shown by our teams," Turgeon said. "We are looking forward to getting everyone back together and competing at home next weekend at the Ted Nelson Classic. We always enjoy hosting the meet named after Ted Nelson, a former world record holder in the 800m. Ted is a wonderful person who is deeply connected to our program and is always willing to share his expertise and passion for track and field with our current team."
 
The Ted Nelson Classic is set for Saturday, February 14 at Myers Field. Fans can follow online and watch via the NSIC Network.