RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Track & Field heads south to the Jack Christiansen Invitational this weekend at Colorado State.

A two-day meet, the weight throw events are the only events taking place on Friday. Every other event is scheduled for Saturday in Fort Collins.

The Hardrockers will look to keep momentum from last week's Chadron State "Con Marshall" Early Bird. Isaiah Thurman picked up an NCAA DII provisional mark in the hammer throw, while Merek Ranstrom recorded a provisional mark in the 400h event. Emily Novak highlighted for the women with a 5.25m long jump mark.

This meet was rescheduled from the Chuck Haering Invitational.

What's Next

The Hardrockers return home next week to host the Grubby's Easter Classic on Apr. 3 at O'Harra Stadium. The Bauer Open is scheduled for Apr. 17 in Rapid City.