Indianapolis, Ind. -- Youngstown State sophomore Alison Roth won the discus on the first day of the Horizon League Track and Field Outdoor Championships to headline the Penguins' efforts. YSU took three of the top four spots in the women's discus while in the men's event, Bobby Grace was second at IUPUI's Michael J. Carroll Stadium on Friday.
Roth had toss of 45.91 meters to take the top spot. Penguins also finished third and fourth as KaiCee Kubicina had toss of 43.67 meters and sophomore Kailtyn Griffith had a throw of 43.56 meters. It was the first Horizon League title for Roth who was second in the discus last year. Her toss is the third-best mark in school history.
Grace was second with a throw of 49.13 meters finishing behind Milwaukee's Scott Erickson. Also for YSU, Sam Cassano was fourth and George Thomas was fifth.
In the 10,000 meters, the men's top finisher was Joe Copploe who was eighth while on the women's side freshman Anna Pompeo was ninth.
After two completed events, the YSU women own a 20-18 lead over Milwaukee, while on the men's side Butler is in first with 17 points, Milwaukee is second with 16 points and the Penguins are third with 14 points.
Day two of the track and field championships is scheduled to get underway at 1:30 p.m.
