BISMARCK, N.D. – Minot State senior thrower Dallas Reese led the way for a small contingent of Beavers competing Saturday at the UMary Winter Classic as he finished third in the shot put with a personal-best effort of 50 feet even.

While Reese led the way for the Minot State men, Afton Wride led the Beaver women as she was fourth in the triple jump with a leap of 34 feet, 4.25 inches, and fifth in the long jump with a mark of 16-3.25.

Also competing for the Minot State women was Erica Nelson, who was 11^th in the shot put with a throw of 34-11.

On the men's side, Ethan Graham was 16^th in the shot put for the Beavers with a mark of 44-6.75, while Evan Hartt was 12^th in the weight throw with a distance of 46-4 and 21^st in the shot with a throw of 42-6.75.

The Minot State track and field teams will be back in action next weekend as the Beavers head to Grand Forks for the UND Open on Saturday hosted by North Dakota.