TEMPE, Ariz.—Arizona State track and field opened competition at the inaugural Pac-12 vs. Big Ten Invitational on Friday at Sun Angel Stadium, led by redshirt freshman Magdalyn Ewen’s win in the discus.
Ewen threw 52.98m (173-10) on her fourth throw, and redshirt senior Alex Hartig followed in second with a throw of 51.95m (170-05), which she threw on her first try. Also for the Sun Devils, junior Ginger Jarchow finished in fifth with a personal best 47.20m (154-10).
In the women’s hammer, senior Jessika Byrd led ASU with a second-place finish at a season best 58.85m (193-01), Ewen following in third at 58.69m (192-06). Jarchow placed fifth at 55.91m (183-05), and Weber followed in sixth with a throw of 55.16m (180-11).
For the Sun Devil men, redshirt senior Michael Ohakwe threw a season best 56.24m (184-06) in the men’s discus for second, while redshirt sophomore Kyle Long followed in fourth at 52.52m (172-03).
In the men’s hammer, ASU went 5-6-7, led by redshirt senior Kyle Lillie’s throw of 58.38m (191-06). Long followed with a throw of 58.11m (190-07), and then redshirt senior Ryan Leslie threw 57.13m (187-05) for seventh.
Competition at the Pac-12 vs. Big Ten Invite continues on Saturday, the first field event, the javelin, starting at 4:30 p.m. PT. The running events will begin with the women’s 100m hurdles at 6 p.m. PT. The track portion of the meet will be streamed via thesundevils.com, and live results will be available on FinishedResults.com.
Arizona State Results
Women’s Discus
1. Magdalyn Ewen – 52.98m (173-10)
2. Alex Hrtig – 51.95m (170-05)
5. Ginger Jarchow – 47.20m (154-10) (PR)
Women’s Hammer
2. Jessika Byrd – 58.85m (193-01)
3. Magdalyn Ewen – 58.69m (192-06)
5. Ginger Jarchow – 55.91m (183-05)
6. Ashley Weber – 55.16m (180-11)
Men’s Discus
2. Michael Ohakwe – 56.24m (184-06)
4. Kyle Long – 52.52m (172-03)
20. Ahmed Hassan – 35.63m (116-10)
Men’s Hammer
5. Kyle Lillie – 58.38m (191-06)
6. Kyle Long – 58.11 (190-07)
7. Ryan Leslie – 57.13m (187-05)
Quotes
Redshirt senior Michael Ohakwe
“I felt like I did all right today. I can throw really far in practice, I just need to learn how to translate it to the competition, but this was a good series for me today. I’m really healthy this year, and I’m really excited for what I can do as the season goes on.”
Redshirt freshman Magdalyn Ewen
“I think it all went really well today. It was kind of an odd set-up for us, throwing the hammer and discus in the same day, but I think all the competitors did well, and it’s been a really good meet so far. The biggest challenge of going back-to-back was probably wanted to support the guys when they threw. At some point you have to just be like, okay, I’m supporting you in my heart as I warm up for my event. I hope that tomorrow goes just as well as today did as I compete in the shot put.”