MORRIS, Minn. – Trent Merkins opened up his senior season by breaking the school record in the shot put Saturday at the Chuck Peterson Open, hosted by Minnesota State, Mankato. Merkins tallied a mark of 48-10.75, which broke the previous record of 48-3.5 set by Chris Hill in 1986.
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
- Merkins set the school record in the shot put with his mark of 48-10.75 to place third.
- Justin Robinson placed third in the weight throw with his mark of 46-9.50, which ranks fifth in school history.
- Ryan Anderson finished first in the mile with his time of 4:43.46.
UP NEXT
The Cougars are back in action on Jan. 25, 2020, at the Cobber Open in Moorhead, Minnesota.
