Tigers Place Third At The DePauw-SCAC Indoor Invitational

After spending several weeks competing against runners from Division I and II schools, as well as open division athletes, Wittenberg's men's and women's track teams both placed third in the DePauw-SCAC indoor invitational in Greencastle, Ind. on Feb. 24.

The women's team set three school records in the meet. Junior Sarah Weide (Fort Wayne, Ind./Homestead) won the 600 meter run in a time of 1:39.79. Sophomore Erin Zayicek (Solon, Ohio/Solon) was fourth in the weight throw with a toss of 34-feet, nine inches.

The Tigers distance medley team broke the school record in that event for the second time this season, winning the event in a time of 12:22.27. The relay at DePauw consisted of Weide, freshman Kristen Mumper (Cincinnati, Ohio/Purcell Marian), freshman Kelly Zilli (Dayton, Ohio/Kettering Alter) and sophomore Abi Gerstle (Kettering, Ohio/Fairmont).
Zilli also posted wins in the 400 meter dash (1:01.28) and pole vault (8-0). Sarah Weide was named NCAC Athlete of the week for her 600m and DMR performances.

The men's meet was highlighted by a 1-2 finish in the 55-meter hurdles by senior Josh Guerrieri (Avon, Ohio/Avon) in 7.90 and freshman Skip Ivery (Columbus, Ohio/Groveport Madison) in 7.94. Wittenberg also finished second in the 800-meter relay (1:35.38). Guerrieri's races also earned him NCAC Track Athlete of the Week Honors.