ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The New Mexico State track and field team was split between the Texas Tech Shootout and the Don Kirby Collegiate Elite Invitational on Friday. For a second-straight week, the weight throw record was shattered and this time, Yemisi Oroyinyin took home the top mark.
On her first attempt, Oroyinyin posted a mark of 19.28m (63-3), which would have broken the record on its own. However, the senior followed the throw by recording a mark of 20.16m (66-1.75), which was good for fourth in the event. Following close behind in the event was Taniya Mitchell (18.