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Pryke, Criticos Sweep Javelin Crowns Friday

JONESBORO, Ark. – For the fifth time in five meets this outdoor campaign, University of Memphis' and swept the men's and women's javelin events, respectively, to lead the Tigers in Friday action at Arkansas State's Red Wolves Open. Despite the threat of inclement weather, all events were held Friday.

Saturday's action begins at 10 a.m. (CT) with field events, and the running events start at 12 p.m. (CT).

Criticos won the men's javelin by over 45 feet over second-place finisher and teammate . Criticos had a 222-10 (67.93m) throw, and Hosten had a 175-6 (53.