Studt Captures Big Ten Title

Studt, a junior from Ripon, Wis., won the shot put with a career-best throw of 62 feet, 11 1/4 inches, the third best mark in school history. Studt took the lead in the event on his third throw of prelims and built on his advantage, landing the winning throw on his sixth and final attempt. Minnesota throwers have captured the title in this event 12 times. Studt is the first since Karl Erickson grabbed gold in 2006.