Spartans Shine Indoors with Standout Performances at Meyo and Lenny Lyles Invitationals
Michigan State’s indoor track and field squad made a strong statement this weekend, notching multiple personal bests and a pair of first-place finishes across two competitive meets - the Meyo Invitational in South Bend, Indiana, and the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky.
Let’s break down the highlights from a weekend that saw Spartans climbing the program’s all-time performance lists and showing serious early-season form.
Meyo Invitational: Spartan Throws Dominate, Distance Crew Impresses
Day one at Notre Dame’s Loftus Center belonged to the throwers. Rylan Finstrom came up big in the women’s shot put, launching a personal-best throw of 16.55 meters - good enough not only for the event win but also for the second-best mark in Michigan State history. That’s elite company.
On the men’s side, Dillon Morlock followed suit with a win of his own, tossing a personal-best 19.09 meters. That throw now sits fourth on the Spartans’ all-time list.
His brother, Colby Morlock, wasn’t far behind, finishing second in the same event with a solid 18.40-meter mark. Safe to say the Morlock household is having a good weekend.
In the women’s distance medley relay, the quartet of Rachel Forsyth, Sydnee Sinn, Sarah Forsyth, and Olivia Millen clocked in at 11:07.11 to take second place. That time now ranks seventh in school history - a promising sign for a relay team that’s still building chemistry.
The 5000-meter races saw a trio of Spartans hit new personal bests. Chloe Wall (16:43.95) and Meghan Beute (16:51.22) both broke through on the women’s side, while Evan Loughridge dropped a 14:27.37 in the men’s race - a strong showing that points to depth in the long-distance group.
Saturday brought more fireworks. Sophia Lucki turned in a personal-best 4:40.70 in the women’s mile, finishing second overall. That time now ranks No. 8 all-time in program history - a major milestone for the Spartan middle-distance standout.
In the field events, Xavier Griffiths continued his strong season with a second-place finish in the men’s weight throw, reaching 20.32 meters. On the women’s side, Elle Adrian came through with a third-place finish, throwing 21.54 meters.
Back on the track, Tim Cherry made his mark in the men’s 800 meters, running a personal-best 1:49.63 - the sixth-fastest time ever at Michigan State. Sydnee Sinn, pulling double duty after the DMR, also notched a personal best in the women’s 800 with a 2:09.63.
PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational: Allen Matches School Record, Terryberry Breaks Through
Down in Louisville, Logan Allen continued to turn heads in the 60-meter hurdles. For the second time this season, Allen clocked a 7.77 - tying the school record once again.
He finished second in the event, but the consistency at that elite level is what really stands out. He’s clearly in peak form and could be a serious contender come championship season.
In the multi-events, Dylan Terryberry delivered a breakthrough in the heptathlon, racking up 5,406 points for a personal best. That score now ranks eighth all-time at Michigan State, marking a big step forward for the versatile Spartan.
Final Takeaway: Depth, Records, and Momentum
This weekend was less about one or two standout athletes and more about the collective progress of the program. From throwers to distance runners, sprinters to multis, Michigan State showed it’s building depth across the board - and doing it with athletes who are rewriting the school’s record books in the process.
With personal bests falling left and right and multiple top-10 program marks added to the books, the Spartans are setting the tone early for what could be a special indoor season. Keep an eye on this group - they’re not just competing, they’re climbing.