Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Friday, January 24
Carbondale, Ill.
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Don DeNoon Invite
Salukis Look Ahead to Don DeNoon Invitational
01/23/2020 | 12:45:00 | Track and Field
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois University Saluki track and field program is looking to continue its successful start to the season when it hosts the Don DeNoon Invitational, beginning Friday, Jan. 24 inside the SIU Recreation Center.
The Salukis are set to host their second meet of the year, with 11 teams in total looking forward to competing this weekend. Southern highlights a field that includes the likes of Webster University, Murray State University and Arkansas State, among others.
"Just like with any other meet, we expect our students to compete hard, learn and grow from the experience," said Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Rosalind Joseph. "We want them to use this as an opportunity to not only get themselves better, but also the coaching staff. We're closing out the acclimation part of the season with our newer athletes. The first few meets were used to try and see how they prepared themselves leading up to competition. Now that they're at this point, we're working on competitive excellence."
The fifth-annual Don DeNoon Invitational begins Friday at 10 a.m. CT. with the women's pentathlon, which is comprised of the 60 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump and 800 meter with 30 minute breaks between each event. Field events begin at 3:15 pm CT. with the women's weight throw, followed by the men. Ending the first day is the women's high jump, which is slated to kick off at 4 p.m. CT.
Day two of the invite will get underway with field events, starting with the women's shot put at 10 a.m. CT. The high jump will follow the shot put, with the long jump concluding the field events for the day. Running events begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. CT with the women's semifinal 60 meter dash and will come to a close with the men's 4x400 meter relay later in the day.
"I really like the overall unity of the program in all of our events," said Joseph. "I get excited for every single person that puts on the Saluki uniform. We're just looking for them to set some big goals and make sure that we're all holding each other accountable to them."
Individually, the Salukis have six athletes who are ranked in the top-50 nationally in seven events, led by senior thrower Alexis Roberson with her 9th overall placement in the NCAA for her weight throw toss of 21.22 meters (69'-7.5") at the Jim Green Invitational on Jan. 10. Meanwhile, Madison Meyer and Clint Meyer are both ranked 21st in their respective events, rounding out Salukis ranked in the top-25 nationally.
Top-50 National Rankings
Rank | Athlete Name | Event | Mark/Time
9 | Alexis Roberson | Weight Throw| 21.22m (69'-7.5")
21 | Madison Meyer | Pentathlon | 3574 Points
21 | Clint Meyer | Shot Put | 18.98m (62'-3.25")
27 | A'veun Moore-Jones | Shot Put | 15.75m (51'-8.25")
33 | Willie Rodgers | High Jump | 2.11m (6'-11")
37 | Willie Rodgers | Triple Jump | 15.20m (49'-10.5"
48 | Ricky Hurley | Weight Throw | 19.15m (62'-10")
Additionally, only Arkansas State and Saint Louis also have individual athletes ranked in the top-50 of their respective events on the national stage. The top visiting athlete is Arkansas State's Bennett Pascoe, who ranks 27th in the 500 meter with a time of 14:35.1.
Top-50 National Rankings – Visiting Schools
Rank | Athlete Name | School | Event | Mark/Time
27 | Bennett Pascoe | Ark. St. | 500 Meters | 14:35.1
29 | Ke'Von Holder | Ark. St. | 60 Hurdles | 7.90
34 | Jermie Walker | Ark. St. | 200 Meters | 21.41
38 | Ark. State | 4x400 | 3:13.53
46 | Saint Louis | DMR | 10:33.30
After hosting the Don DeNoon Invitational this weekend, the Salukis will head back on the road and will return to action at the Indiana Relays, hosted by the University of Indiana on Jan. 31 – Feb. 1 in Bloomington, Indiana.
Follow the Salukis
For the latest updates on the Salukis, be sure to follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
The Salukis are set to host their second meet of the year, with 11 teams in total looking forward to competing this weekend. Southern highlights a field that includes the likes of Webster University, Murray State University and Arkansas State, among others.
"Just like with any other meet, we expect our students to compete hard, learn and grow from the experience," said Director of Track and Field/Cross Country Rosalind Joseph. "We want them to use this as an opportunity to not only get themselves better, but also the coaching staff. We're closing out the acclimation part of the season with our newer athletes. The first few meets were used to try and see how they prepared themselves leading up to competition. Now that they're at this point, we're working on competitive excellence."
The fifth-annual Don DeNoon Invitational begins Friday at 10 a.m. CT. with the women's pentathlon, which is comprised of the 60 meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, long jump and 800 meter with 30 minute breaks between each event. Field events begin at 3:15 pm CT. with the women's weight throw, followed by the men. Ending the first day is the women's high jump, which is slated to kick off at 4 p.m. CT.
Day two of the invite will get underway with field events, starting with the women's shot put at 10 a.m. CT. The high jump will follow the shot put, with the long jump concluding the field events for the day. Running events begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. CT with the women's semifinal 60 meter dash and will come to a close with the men's 4x400 meter relay later in the day.
"I really like the overall unity of the program in all of our events," said Joseph. "I get excited for every single person that puts on the Saluki uniform. We're just looking for them to set some big goals and make sure that we're all holding each other accountable to them."
Individually, the Salukis have six athletes who are ranked in the top-50 nationally in seven events, led by senior thrower Alexis Roberson with her 9th overall placement in the NCAA for her weight throw toss of 21.22 meters (69'-7.5") at the Jim Green Invitational on Jan. 10. Meanwhile, Madison Meyer and Clint Meyer are both ranked 21st in their respective events, rounding out Salukis ranked in the top-25 nationally.
Top-50 National Rankings
Rank | Athlete Name | Event | Mark/Time
9 | Alexis Roberson | Weight Throw| 21.22m (69'-7.5")
21 | Madison Meyer | Pentathlon | 3574 Points
21 | Clint Meyer | Shot Put | 18.98m (62'-3.25")
27 | A'veun Moore-Jones | Shot Put | 15.75m (51'-8.25")
33 | Willie Rodgers | High Jump | 2.11m (6'-11")
37 | Willie Rodgers | Triple Jump | 15.20m (49'-10.5"
48 | Ricky Hurley | Weight Throw | 19.15m (62'-10")
Additionally, only Arkansas State and Saint Louis also have individual athletes ranked in the top-50 of their respective events on the national stage. The top visiting athlete is Arkansas State's Bennett Pascoe, who ranks 27th in the 500 meter with a time of 14:35.1.
Top-50 National Rankings – Visiting Schools
Rank | Athlete Name | School | Event | Mark/Time
27 | Bennett Pascoe | Ark. St. | 500 Meters | 14:35.1
29 | Ke'Von Holder | Ark. St. | 60 Hurdles | 7.90
34 | Jermie Walker | Ark. St. | 200 Meters | 21.41
38 | Ark. State | 4x400 | 3:13.53
46 | Saint Louis | DMR | 10:33.30
After hosting the Don DeNoon Invitational this weekend, the Salukis will head back on the road and will return to action at the Indiana Relays, hosted by the University of Indiana on Jan. 31 – Feb. 1 in Bloomington, Indiana.
Follow the Salukis
For the latest updates on the Salukis, be sure to follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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