Falcons Dominate Field Events at Silverston Invitational

BGSU women's track and field team shines in weight throw and shot put competitions.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The BGSU women's track and field team had a strong showing at the Silverston Invitational in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the field events being the only ones contested. Grace Bradtmueller placed third in the weight throw, while Sierra Brinson set a new personal record and ranked 147th nationally in the shot put. Other top finishers included Sydney Williams, Sierra Podolan, Emma Hoffman, Lily Tomasheski, and Jenna Lucas.

Why it matters

The Falcons' performance at the Silverston Invitational demonstrates their depth and talent in the field events, which will be crucial as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 MAC Indoor Championship. Their ability to excel in these events could give them an edge over their conference rivals.

The details

Grace Bradtmueller placed third in the weight throw with a toss of 16.52m, while Sydney Williams finished fifth with a throw of 13.84m. Sierra Podolan and Emma Hoffman also placed 10th and 11th, respectively, in the weight throw. In the shot put, Sierra Brinson set a new personal record with a throw of 14.94m, which ranks her 147th nationally among Division I women's shot put throwers. Lily Tomasheski and Jenna Lucas placed seventh and ninth, respectively, in the shot put.

  • The Silverston Invitational took place on February 21, 2026.
  • The 2026 MAC Indoor Championship is scheduled for February 27, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

The players

Grace Bradtmueller

A BGSU women's track and field athlete who placed third in the weight throw at the Silverston Invitational.

Sierra Brinson

A sophomore BGSU women's track and field athlete who set a new personal record in the shot put, ranking her 147th nationally among Division I women's shot put throwers.

Lily Tomasheski

A BGSU women's track and field athlete who placed seventh in the shot put at the Silverston Invitational.

Jenna Lucas

A BGSU women's track and field athlete who placed ninth in the shot put at the Silverston Invitational.

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What’s next

The Falcons will now focus on the 2026 MAC Indoor Championship, which will take place on February 27, 2026, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

The takeaway

The BGSU women's track and field team's strong showing in the field events at the Silverston Invitational highlights their potential to excel at the upcoming MAC Indoor Championship, where they will look to capitalize on their momentum and continue their success.