Senior Izzy Burman breaks own record in shot put, leads Women's Indoor Track and Field team in season opener at Findlay

Senior Izzy Burman breaks own record in shot put, leads Women's Indoor Track and Field team in season opener at Findlay
December 6, 2024

FINDLAY — Senior Izzy Burman (Benton Ridge/Liberty Benton) set a PR in the shot put, leading the Ohio Northern women's indoor track and field team in its 2024-25 season opener on Friday night at the Findlay Oiler Opener.

The Basics

  • Record: Ohio Northern (6-3 Overall).
  • Venue: Malcolm Athletic Center - Findlay, Ohio.

Meet Results

  • The meet consisted of 12 events, including six field events, five running events and the 4x400 relay.
  • Ohio Northern was fourth of 10 teams with 32 points.
  • Findlay won the team title with 169 points, Hillsdale (Mich.) was second with 116.5 points, Windsor (Ont.) was third with 64.5 points and Dayton was fifth with 21 points.

Top ONU Performers

  • Burman tossed the shot 13.14 meters, breaking her own PR of 13.06 meters.
  • She was also fourth in the weight throw with a heave of 16.86 meters.
  • Freshman Emersyn Gerken (Liberty Center) won the high jump by clearing 1.62 meters.
  • Sophomore Lauryn Wolters (Anna) was second in the long jump at 5.28 meters.
  • Junior Claire Schweller (Paulding) tied for fourth in the pole vault by clearing 3.72 meters.
  • Junior Ellie Ford (Upper Arlington) was seventh in the event at 3.57 meters. 
  • Sophomore Ashley Baker (Derry, Pa./Derry Area) was seventh in the triple jump at 10.59 meters.
  • Freshman Tatum Walsh (Lima/Bath) was ninth in the 400-meter dash in 1:01.46.

Notables

  • The meet consisted of more than 10 teams from NCAA Division I, II and III teams along with Canadian school Windor (Ont.)
  • Wolters' leap in the long jump was a personal best. She moves into the No. 9 spot on ONU's all-time long jump list.
  • Ford set a personal best in the pole vault. Her effort keeps her at No. 9 all-time in ONU history.
  • Baker's triple jump of 10.59 meters was her PR.
  • Head Coach Jason Maus is in his 16th year at Ohio Northern and is 576-177-1 in women's indoor track and field for a winning percentage of .765.

Up Next

  • The Polar Bears will return to action Jan. 17 when they host the Rob and Patty Lydic Invitational at the ONU Sports Center.