Official Site of the Tigers · May 7, 2017
Neelly, McMiller Qualify For U.S. Junior Nationals Saturday
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Memphis freshmen and both set qualifying marks for the 2017 United States Junior Nationals at Saturday's Ole Miss Classic. The U.S. Junior Nationals are scheduled for June 22-25 in Sacramento, Calif.
Neelly's fourth-place throw of 170-6.25 (51.97m) in the men's discus earned him a spot in the event at the U.S. Junior Nationals. Earlier this outdoor season, Neelly secured a spot in the shot put for the junior national championships.
McMiller earned her U.S. Junior Nationals spot in the women's shot put with a toss of 50-7.25 (15.42m) Saturday. She placed fourth in the shot put at the Ole Miss Classic.
2017 Ole Miss Classic Highlights