Iowa State Gets Four More Wins at Jim Duncan Invite

04.16.2016 | Track and Field

By: cyclones.com

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa State track and field team earned four event victories Saturday afternoon at the Jim Duncan Invitational. All four of ISU's wins came via the track and the runners at Drake Stadium.

Iowa State's women were responsible for the Cyclones' four wins on the day. Iowa State started its day on the track with a 1-2 finish in the women's 1,500-meter run. Kate DeSimone led the way for the win with a 4:34.15. Coming in behind her was Bethanie Brown, with the 2013 cross country All-American making her first outdoor appearance in nearly two years with a 4:37.56. The Cyclone women earned another mid-distance win in the 800 as Erinn Stenman-Fahey led an Iowa State 1-2-3-4 finish with a best time of 2:08.98. Evelyne Guay (2:11.31), Perez Rotich (2:11.98) and Maddie Nagle (2:13.36) followed Stenman-Fahey on the day.

Iowa State's women also got wins from Alyssa Gonzalez in the 400-meter dash, clocking a 55.77, and Jhoanmy Luque, who won the 100-meter dash in 12.39, a time which was hindered by a headwind.

On the men's side, Chris Celona highlighted the Cyclone effort in the men's hammer throw, as he took second with a best toss of 179-7. The sophomore transfer from Pittsburgh marked his outdoor season debut in style, recording a personal best that was just under 14 feet better than his previous best toss of his career.

Up Next
Iowa State will be all over the country next weekend, with the Cyclones partaking in four meets. ISU will begin competition on Friday at the Virginia Challenge and Stanford Twilight. Next Saturday, Iowa State will have a second day of competition at the Virginia Challenge, as well as the LSU Alumni Gold Meet and the Musco Twilight in Iowa City.

Jim Duncan Invitational Results
1,500m Run (W): 1. Kate DeSimone, Iowa State – 4:34.15; 2. Bethanie Brown, Iowa State – 4:37.56; 8. Megan Schott, Iowa State – 4:49.31; 19. Kristen Henson, Iowa State – 5:03.59
1,500m Run (M): 1. Robert McCann, Drake – 3:54.88; 9. Greyson Dolezal, Iowa State – 4:01.02; 13. Josh Evans, Iowa State – 4:04.57
400m Dash (W): 1. Alyssa Gonzalez, Iowa State – 55.77; 2. Jasmine Staebler, Iowa State – 56.21
400m Dash (M): 1. Dominic Kacich, Truman State – 47.84; 2. Deon Sanders, Iowa State – 47.98; 3. Derek Jones, Iowa State – 48.44; 7. Jacob Hoogensen, Iowa State – 49.44; 9. Tyrell Erb, Iowa State – 49.70; 17. Finn Hoogensen, Iowa State – 51.15
100m Dash (W): 1. Jhoanmy Luque, Iowa State – 12.39; 10. Lucy Schneekloth, Iowa State – 13.13
800m Run (W): 1. Erinn Stenman-Fahey, Iowa State – 2:08.98; 2. Evelyne Guay, Iowa State – 2:11.31; 3. Perez Rotich, Iowa State – 2:11.98; 4. Maddie Nagle, Iowa State – 2:13.36; 7. Jackie Feist, Iowa State -2:15.43; 9. Maryn Lowry, Iowa State – 2:16.66; Jasmine Staebler, Iowa State – DNF
800m Run (M): 1. Nolan Teubel, Unattached – 1:53.49; 28. Josh Evans, Iowa State – 2:01.47
400m Hurdles (W): 1. Virginia Hill, Drake – 1:00.76; 3. Alyssa Gonzalez, Iowa State – 1:02.31
400m Hurdles (M): 1. LaRon Bennett, Unattached – 52.23; 2. Derek Jones, Iowa State – 52.85; 12. Trey Achterhoff, Iowa State – 57.31; 14. Tyrell Erb, Iowa State – 57.87; 21. Finn Hoogensen, Iowa State – 1:01.01
200m Dash (W): 1. Rai Ahmed-Green, Drake – 25.24; 6. Lucy Schneekloth, Iowa State – 26.78

Discus (M): 1. Paul Evans, Northwood (Mich.) – 164-6; 2. Nace Plesko, Iowa State – 161-1; 4. Jan Jeuschede, Iowa State – 143-0; 9. Taylor Sanderson, Iowa State – 135-10
Long Jump (M): 1. Antwon James, Unattached – 23-11 1/2(w); 5. Alexandru Mitirica, Iowa State – 22-10 1/2(w); 6. Tyler Hunke, Iowa State – 21-10 1/2(w)
High Jump (W): 1. Jenna Breaker, Unattached – 5-8 3/4; Katie Reeves, Iowa State – NH
Hammer Throw (M): 1. Paul Evans, Northwood (Mich.) – 186-1; 2. Chris Celona, Iowa State – 179-7