BRIEFS: SEMO TO HOST INDOOR TRACK MEET

Southeast Missouri State University's men's and women's indoor track teams will host Western Illinois in dual meets Friday at the Student Recreation Center.

Field events will begin at 4 p.m. with running events scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

"We should have very close meets for both the men and women," said Southeast coach Joey Haines.

One of the top events in the women's meet should be the 400-meters as Southeast standout Heather Keltner goes up against WIU star Marissa Ludwig.

Other top entries for the Otahkians will feature Natalie Talley in the sprints, Hannah Stuckenschneider in the 600 and Kaci Pilcher in the mile and 800.

Southeast's men will welcome the return of two athletes who have been injured. Pole vaulter Jared Willi will compete for the first time in two years and Chris Donze will be in the long jump after being injured earlier this year.

Indian high jumpers Garvin Ambrose and Adrian Barnhill have the best performances in the Ohio Valley Conference this indoor season, each clearing 6 feet 8 1/4 inches. Shelton Scott has the OVC's top triple jump at 48-7 3/4.

The Indians also boast the top two shot putters in the OVC in Jay Heddel and Brandon Myer. Sprinter Emmanuel Opoku has the OVC's best time in the 55-meters at 6.37 while Glenn Haley has the top time in the 55-meter hurdles at 7.54.