At the Loper Invite, Wayne State College's Devon Schultz set a new pole vault school record, while Jaxson Ninete secured an NCAA provisional mark in the hammer throw. Ninete's winning throw reached 199' 11, marking him in a group of Wildcats who dominated the weight throw with five finishing in the top eight. Schultz's jump of 16' 3 录 surpassed the old record of 15' 7 录 set in 2017. The event included teams from several universities, showcasing strong performances across various disciplines. Wayne State's next competition will be at the Mount Marty Twilight Invitational.

By the Numbers
  • Jaxson Ninete won the hammer throw with an improved mark of 199' 11.
  • Devon Schultz cleared 16' 3 录 to set a new school record in pole vaulting.
State of Play
  • Wayne State had five throwers finish in the top eight for the weight throw.
  • Several athletes achieved top finishes in their respective events, showing strong team performance.
What's Next

The Wildcats will continue their season as they compete at the Mount Marty Twilight Invitational on Wednesday, providing another opportunity for athletes to improve their marks.

Bottom Line

Wayne State's impressive performances highlight the team's potential for the rest of the season, especially with NCAA qualifications in sight for key athletes like Ninete and Schultz.