Male Scholar Athlete of the Week: May 3rd – 7th, 2021
Institution: Kent State
Sport: Track & Field
Position: Javelin
Year: Redshirt Freshman
GPA: 3.976
Major: Physical Education
Week’s Achievements (detailed description of week’s events):
Scott Benco captured the javelin throw title at the MAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a mark of 216'-10" that was more than 13’ further than any other competitor. Benco, who passed on his final two attempts, had all three of his legal attempts go further than 200’ while the rest of the competition field had just 1 such throw on 43 legal attempts.