Kessler, Roberson named MVC Track and Field Athletes of the Week

ST. LOUIS — Southern Illinois throwers Adam Kessler and Alexis Roberson have been named Missouri Valley Conference Field Athletes of the Week following their performances at the Jim Gartland Team Invitational, the conference announced Tuesday.

This marks the second-straight week that Kessler has taken home the honor, while it is the fourth time in her career, and first time this season, that Roberson has earned the award.

Adam Kessler, Sr., Southern Illinois (Lansing, Ill.)

Adam Kessler won the shot put with a toss of 59'-2.25" (18.04m) at the John Gartland Invitational, hosted by Indiana State. Kessler followed that up by setting a personal-best in the weight throw at 60'-6" (18.41m) to finish second. He holds steady at No. 10 in the weight throw on the NCAA performance list with his mark from the Jim Green Invitational.

Alexis Roberson, Jr., Southern Illinois (Jefferson City, Mo.)

Alexis Roberson recorded a personal-best in the weight throw for the second time in three meets this season to win the event at the John Gartland Invitational, hosted by Indiana State. Roberson threw 69'-7" (21.21m) to not only win the event but she also moved up to No. 7 on SIU's all-time list, passing Sasha Leeth. The Jefferson City, Mo. native is currently ranked No. 11 in the NCAA in the event.