Senior Jalen Madison (Princeton, Indiana) picked up two wins for the University of Southern Indiana track & field team at the at the VU Bill Smith Challenge hosted by Vincennes University Saturday afternoon.
In the discus throw, Madison’s toss of 121 feet, seven inches was good enough for the victory and fourth-best in Screaming Eagle history. Also competing in the event, freshman Tyler Howell (Leopold, Indiana) placed fifth with a toss of 95’07”.
Madison’s second victory came in the hammer throw after a toss of 141’05”. The mark also represents the fourth-best throw in USI history. Madison’s career-best mark sits at 144’02”.
Total, the Eagles earned 16 top-10 finished to go along with Madison’s two victories at the event.
Taking eight of the top-10 spots, the Eagles dominated in the 1,500-meters. Sweeping second through ninth, USI was lead in the event by freshman Javan Winders (Mansfield, Tennessee) who finished second in four minutes, 01.04 seconds. Senior Cain Parker (Petersburg, Indiana) also earned a top-three finish by crossing the finish line in 4:04.62.
USI returns to action at the WashU Invite March 31-April 1 in St. Louis, Missouri. Also, a number of athletes will head to Stanford, California to compete March 31 at an event hosted by Stanford University.
