The University of Evansville track and field team took down program records during day two of the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships.
Michael Boots checked in with a new school record in the men’s shot put, besting his previous record, with a 14.89-meter toss. Boots finished 11th in the event.
Trey Riggs qualified for tomorrow’s 60-meter hurdle finals with a record-breaking run of 8.45. Riggs also took 13th in the men’s triple jump with a 12.55-meter jump.
Taiza Alexander also set a new program record in the 60-meter dash, finishing the prelims in 19th place at 8.01.
Ian Alberts placed seventh in the men’s pole vault with a 4.51-meter mark.
The final day of the MVC Championship begins at 10 a.m. CT with the completion of the men’s Heptathlon.
