The first honorees of the 2021-22 MVC indoor track athletes of the week are Illinois State's Marshaun Cook, Seven Hicks, Logan Calvin and Mye'Joi Williams.
Male Track-
Marshaun Cook, Jr., Illinois State (Decatur, Ill.)
In his first meet in a Redbird uniform, junior Marshaun Cook won the men's 60m dash at the John Coughlan Invite, clocking in at 6.83 seconds to set a new lifetime best. His time was the fastest in the Valley this season and ranks 27th nationally. Cook's time also moved him into the Illinois State record book, as he now holds the eighth fastest 60m dash time in program history.
Honorable Mention: Nehemiah Ray (Valparaiso)
Female Track-
Seven Hicks, So., Illinois State (Peoria, Ill.)
Sophomore Seven Hicks captured the win for Illinois State in the women's 60m dash at the John Coughlan Invite with a personal best time of 7.52 seconds. With her time, Hicks moved up to No. 7 all-time in school history. Hicks also notched the top mark in the Valley on the weekend and ranks No. 17 nationally.
Honorable Mention: Hannah Ivy (Bradley)
Male Field -
Logan Calvin, Sr., Illinois State (Bloomington, Ind.)
With an indoor personal best mark of 18.95m (62-2.25 ft.), senior Logan Calvin won the shot put at the John Coughlan Invite. His throw ranks second in the NCAA and first in the MVC. Calvin's mark also ranks No. 2 all-time in school history, as he inches closer to the school record.
Honorable Mention: Alek Trafton (Valparaiso)
Female Field -
Mye'Joi Williams, So., Illinois State (Rantoul, Ill.)
Sophomore Mye'Joi Williams opened the 2021-22 indoor season on a high note by winning the shot put at the John Coughlan Invite with a lifetime best throw of 16.64m (54-7.25 ft.). William's throw ranks second in the nation and first in the MVC. She also moved up in the Illinois State record book, now holding the second best mark in program history.
Honorable Mention: Mackenzie Patten (Valparaiso)
2021-22 NCAA Indoor Qualifying List
Upcoming Schedule
Friday, December 10
Indiana State at Blue Demon Holiday Invitational - Chicago, Ill.
Illinois State at Blue Demon Holiday Invitational - Chicago Ill.
Loyola at Blue Demon Holiday Invitational - Chicago, Ill.
Saturday, December 11
UNI at Iowa State - Ames, Iowa