Murray State University Athletics
Lady Racers third after first day of OVC Indoor Championships
2/23/2007 6:00:00 AM | Women's Track and Field
OVC Track and Field Athlete of the Year Domninque Robinson of Murray State and her teammate Shameka Dial finished first and second Friday in the 20-pound weight throw at the OVC Indoor Championships. The event is being hosted by Eastern Illinois.
The Lady Racers were in third place after the first day of events with a total of 25.50 points. Eastern Illinois was the leader with 38.0, points, while Tennessee State was in second with a score of 29.0.
Robinson won the event with a toss of 54 feet-4 inches. Dial was just behind her with a throw of 54 feet-1 inch.
MSU had two other top-10 finishes on day one with Maggie McKay placing fourth in the high jump (five feet-4.25 inches) and Josha Rogers placed seventh (five feet-2.25 inches).
The Lady Racers will try to stay in the hunt for the title today in Charleston, Ill.
MSU is looking for their first OVC Indoor title since 1992.
