FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Cleveland State track & field team continued the 2022 indoor season on Saturday, picking up two individual event wins at the Mastodon Invitational.
"Today was a great day to evaluate where we are as a team, and although we still have work to do as we approach the Horizon League Championship late next month, we are definitely moving in the right direction," said head coach Jason Hudson. "It was a great first race for Margaret, and I think it will set her up to be very competitive as the season progresses. Dynesty also had a good showing in both of her races, as she continues to be a strong part of our lineup."
Cleveland State's first place finishes came from Dynesty Ervin in the 200 Meter Dash (26.25) and Margaret Smith in the 800 Meter Run (2:22.52), marking the first event wins of the season for the Vikings.
The Vikings also picked up four additional top-five finishes on the day, including a trio in the 5000 Meter Run from Hannah Korte (2nd), Kiannah Sarver (3rd) and Ariana Coats (4th). The final top-five finish came from Colette Conway in the 400 Meter Dash, where she placed fourth overall.
Cleveland State was also represented in the Mile Run by Emily Nemeth and Savannah Shaver, while Conway competed in the 200 Meter Dash, making her one of two multi-event runners for the Vikings on Saturday.
The Vikings will return to action next weekend, taking part in the two-day Hillsdale Wide Track Invite on Friday, January 28 and Saturday, January 29.
5000 Meter Run
2.Hannah Korte, 19:23.71
3.Kiannah Sarver, 19:44.23
4.Ariana Coats, 19:46.34
60 Meter Dash – Prelims
4.Dynesty Ervin, 8.06
60 Meter Dash – Finals
2.Dynesty Ervin, 8.01
Mile Run
13.Emily Nemeth, 5:57.06
16.Savannah Shaver, 6:19.46
400 Meter Dash
4.Colette Conway, 1:11.59
800 Meter Run
1.Margaret Smith, 2:22.52
200 Meter Dash
1.Dynesty Ervin, 26.25
11.Colette Conway, 31.29
