MANKATO, Minn. --- The Mavericks began the two-day event on Friday night to kick off the annual MSU Open and Multi.

In the 3000-meter run the Mavericks took spots fifth-ninth with Samantha Soupir (Omaha, Neb.) leading the way with a time of 11:00.17. She was followed by Lily Paul(Cedar Grove, Wisc.) (11:03.21), Mariah Betzler(Elk River, Minn.) (11:09.41), Allyson Daines (Westby, Wisc.) (11:17.67), and Erica Hauf(Sabin, Minn.) (11:19.63).

In the weight throw, Morgan Stampley (St. Paul, Minn.) placed sixth with a throw of 48'00.50''. She was followed by Emma Edelen (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) in seventh (47'03.50'').

The day went to the distance medley relay team comprised of Megan Allen(Grand Rapids, Minn.), Bobbi Patrick (Middleton, Wisc.) Haley Kruger (Brandon, S.D.) and Megan Serratore (Bemidji, Minn.). They posted a time of 12:22.98.

In the pole vault, Senior Faryn Wirkus (Edgar, Wisc) placed second with a vault of 12'07.50''. Grady Keding tied for fourth (11'05.75'').

First day results can be viewed HERE.

The Mavericks jump right back into action tomorrow as the MSU Open and Multi continues at 9 a.m., within Myers Field House.