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SIU track and field team splits duty, earns wins at separate invitationals

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Senior thrower Alexus Scott performs in the third flight of the women's shot put event during the Don DeNoon Invitational on Saturday at the Recreation Center. Scott finished with a 15.75-meter distance, placing her at second place in the contest.

Most of the team attended the Hoosier Hills Invitational on Friday in Bloomington, Ind., while 12 athletes went to the Samford Invitational on Friday and Saturday in Birmingham, Ala.

SIU left Indiana with six event wins, 18 top-five finishes and 19 personal bests, highlighted by senior thrower Alexus Scott, who won the shot put with a throw of 16.