Junior Lucas Shumate named the Ohio Athletic Conference Field Athlete of the Week

By Ashley Birchmeier

ADA — Junior Lucas Shumate was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Field Athlete of the Week for the week of March 28- April 3.

Shumate claimed a first place finish at the Centre (Ky.) Invitational in the hammer throw with a pitch of 53.58 meters.

The junior is currently ranked ninth in the nation in the event.

He also claimed a third place finish in the discus throw with a toss of 45.04 meters.

The Polar Bears return to action Saturday as they compete at the Marv Frye Invitational hosted by Ohio Wesleyan.