Minnesota State Moorhead's track and field team is gearing up for a busy competition week, featuring three meets. The Dragon athletes will showcase their skills at the Viking Twilight on Tuesday, the Gary Wilson Invitational on Wednesday, and the Al Cassell Classic on Saturday. Recently, sophomore Justin Jacobson made headlines by breaking the school's discus record at the Dewey Donat Classic with a throw of 174-07 (53.21m), marking an NCAA provisional performance.

By the Numbers
  • Justin Jacobson achieved a personal best discus throw of 174-07 (53.21m), breaking the MSUM school record.
  • Allysah Larson set a school record in women鈥檚 triple jump with a mark of 39-09.25 (12.12m).
State of Play
  • Jacobson also won the hammer throw (178-07 or 54.44m) and shot put (55-03.50 or 16.85m).
  • True freshmen Cipriana Jones and Hailey Neumann entered the all-time top ten in their events during the Dewey Donat Classic.
What's Next

The coming competitions will provide further opportunities for Dragons athletes to improve their times and marks. Jacobson and Larson aim to continue their impressive performances, potentially adding more school records to their names.

Bottom Line

This week is crucial for the Dragons as they compete in multiple events, showcasing their talent and aiming for NCAA provisional marks. The success seen at recent meets sets a promising tone for the upcoming competitions.