April 11, 2005
Track & Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LADIES HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT FERRIS STATE INVITE

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. - The Saginaw Valley State Cardinals competed at the Ferris State Invite on Saturday in Big Rapids. Junior Ashley Bishop (Pickford, Mich.) placed in the top six in three throwing events, including a second place in the hammer throw (156-3), third place in the discus (132-10) and sixth in the shot put (42-0.5). Freshman Kali Briggs (Jackson, Mich./Vandercook Lake) placed in the top four in two field events, including a second place in the high jump (5-0) and a fourth in the javelin (117-6). Freshman Becca Rudey (Wixom, Mich./Walled Lake Western) had two solid performances in distance events with a second place finish in the 1500 (4:47.56) and a third in the 3000 (10:41.34). Senior Mandie Gallier (Medford, N.J.) had a good day in the hurdles placing first in the 400 hurdles (1:01.63) and second in the 100 hurdles (14.97).

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