May 28, 2008

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CARBONDALE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois track and field teams will take 14 athletes to compete in 14 events Friday and Saturday, May 30-31 at the 2008 Mideast Regional Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark.

The Salukis rank in the top-10 in six events at the regional so far this season with thrower Brittany Riley holding the top ranking. Riley is ranked first in the women's hammer by over five meters, also ranking sixth in the discus.

Jumper Bianca Stuart ranks third in the long jump, while three men's events rank tenth including Sammy Biggs (400m), Brandon Deloney (100m) and Brenton Siemons (shot put).

Events begin at 11 a.m. both Friday and Saturday. Complete SIU results can be found at www.siusalukis.com at the conclusion of competition each day. Click here for a full schedule and live results.

Men
Sammy Biggs - 400m, 4x100, 4x400
Brandon Deloney - 100m, 200m, 4x100, 4x400
Jake Dieters - discus
Antoine Jennings - 4x400
Justin C. Kozak - 4x100
Jeff Schirmer - 5,000m
Brenton Siemons - shot put, hammer
Tom Smith - shot put
Stevie Warren - 100m, 200m, 4x100, 4x400

Women
Kendra Deck - 400H
Sasha Leeth - hammer
Brittany Riley - discus, hammer
Rickael Roach - shot put, hammer
Bianca Stuart - long jump