Sophomore Christian Cantwell ripped an NCAA automatic qualifying mark of 63-10.50 in the shot put at the Penn State Sat., May 5.Sophomore Christian Cantwell ripped an NCAA automatic qualifying mark of 63-10.50 in the shot put at the Penn State Sat., May 5.
Track & Field

Missouri Men's Track Finishes Second At Penn State

May 5, 2001

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The University of Missouri track and field team wrapped Saturday's competition at Penn State with the Tiger men placing second and the women coming in third.

The men scored 182 points and were led by sophomore Christian Cantwell, who won the shot put and let loose an NCAA automatic qualifying mark of 63-10.50. Also picking up wins on the men's side was senior Michael McDevitt (50-0), who broke the 50-foot mark in the triple jump for the first time in his career, junior Mike Pitts (14:29.96) in the 5000m and sophomore Stewart Kimball (1:52.28) in the 800m.

The MU women scored 149 points and were led by first-place finishers senior Eli Sommerfeldt (39-3.25) in the triple jump and Jennifer Leerssen (2:12.70) in the 800m.

The Tigers also got a provisional mark in the shot put from sophomore Russ Bell (58-8.75).

Mizzou returns to action next weekend when they travel to the Emporia State Invitational May 12.