Sean Strauman automatically qualified for nationals while winning the 800 meters, and Troy Litten tied for first in the pole vault to highlight the IUP performance at the Bison Invitational indoor track and field meet on Saturday.

Strauman, a four-time All-American in the 800, posted a time of 1:51.09 to set a new meet record.  Litten, an outdoor All-American in the pole vault last spring, cleared the bar at 15 feet, 9 inches to join a group of four athletes who tied for first.

On the women’s side, Gretchen Colwell was fourth in the weight throw with a personal best effort of 51 feet, 6 ¼ inches, a mark that just missed an NCAA qualifying standard.  Brianna Liebold placed third in the long jump with a best leap of 17 feet, 11 ¼ inches.

Both IUP teams are back in action on Saturday at the Golden Flash Gala hosted by Kent State.

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