Jan. 7, 2009

ATHENS, Ohio - The Ohio track and field team will begin its 2009 indoor season on Saturday, Jan. 10 in the Capital Rev. Mike Hout Invitational, hosted by Capital University, in Bexley, Ohio. The field events begin at 4 p.m. at The Capital Center, with the track events starting at 5 p.m.

Last indoor season, the Bobcats claimed the title at this event, placing first of nine teams. Ohio went on to finish 10th in the Mid-American Conference Indoor Championships. This season, Ohio is led by junior thrower Bahiyjaui Allen (Toledo, Ohio), who qualified for the NCAA National Outdoor Championships in the shot put last year. Allen holds the indoor and outdoor school records for the event, both set last season. Seniors Jessie Tanner (Newark, Ohio) and Melissa Wiley (Columbus, Ohio) also set indoor school records last year in the 20-pound weight throw and the 55 meter hurdles, respectively.

For more meet information, please visit the Capital Crusaders’ Web site here. Results will be available online at OhioBobcats.com at the conclusion of the competition.