For Immediate Release March 13-14, 2009

Contact: Ryan Maurer E-Mail: rmaurer@wittenberg.edu

Samantha Iden

CONWAY, SC - Hot off an impressive indoor seasons, the Tiger men's and women's track and field teams set their sights on outdoor successes, kicking off the outdoor season with a trip to Conway, S.C. in the Coastal Carolina Invitational. Surrounded by mostly Division I competition, the Tigers held their own in the unscored meet.

Freshman middle-distance runner Samantha Iden (Pickerington, Ohio/North) finished among the top of the Division III competitors in the 800 meters, clocking a 2:22.83. On the men's side, classmate Ryan Hagen (Grand Island, NY/Grand Island) enjoyed similar success, crossing in a time of 2:00.54.

An early season mark of 136' 10" in the javelin throw was the highlight for sophomore thrower Thomas McElwee (Herriman, Utah/Blue Valley). Meanwhile, junior multi-event specialist Tim Uher (Granville, Ohio/Pickerington North) got his first taste of the 110 high hurdles this season, taking a time of 16.08 seconds.

Another road trip awaits the Tigers on Saturday, March 21, when the Red and White travel to Memphis, Tenn. to the Rhodes Invitational.

Written by: Ben Bradley, SID Assistant

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