The Missouri State track and field team traveled to Fayetteville, Ark., today for the first day of the Razorback Invitational.  The Bears competed in the 200-meter dash and several field events on the day.

Leander Ernest set a personal best in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.66 seconds.  The time was good enough for 12th-place in the very competitive field.  Teammate Rashida Allen also set a personal best with a 14-place time of 24.80 seconds.

In the field events, Mareneika Goffe placed fourth in the high jump.  Her height of 5-06.00 tied her personal best in the event.

The weight throw saw another Bear set a personal best.  Jelni Kelly threw a distance of 13.33 meters (43-09.00 feet), more than three feet beyond her previous best.  Her performance was good for 16th place.

The Bears lone competitor in the long jump was Shawnt Middlebrook.  She finished 16th with a distance of 5.39 meters (17-08.25 feet).

Today’s shot put event was moved to Saturday.  The Bears will return to Fayetteville tomorrow to compete in distance, sprint and field events.  Tomorrow’s schedule begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Randal Tyson Track Center.