January 23, 2012

BLUFFTON, Ohio - Bluffton University senior MEGAN NEAL (Arlington) was named the Heartland Conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at Findlay on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.

Neal broke her own weight throw school record she previously set in December by tossing an HCAC qualifying mark of 48-1.75 feet. It was the best finish for a Division III athlete at Findlay's Northwest Ohio Invitational. She also had the 4th best finish for a Division III female in the shot put with a toss of 34-03.00.

The Bluffton University indoor track and field teams return to the University of Findlay on January 27-28 for the Findlay Classic.

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