BIRMINGHAM, ALA. - The first official completed event of the indoor track and field season yielded a school record for Georgia State.

Sophomore LaPorscha Wells broke the GSU record in the weight throw with a heave of 17.26m (56-07.50) today at the Birmingham CrossPlex. The previous record was by Kesean Henderson at 15.56m (51-07.75).Wells finished second among the 24 throwers in the BSC Icebreaker Meet.  

Teammate Carresa Reeves would have set a school record as she also topped the previous best. The senior from Philadelphia had a throw of 15.92m (52-02.75). Reeves finished fifth overall in today's competition.

In the 60m hurdles, freshman Allyson Goff finished in the top eight to qualify for the finals with a time of 8.85. A calf injury didn't allow her to finish the finals.

The 18 members who made the trip for this season indoor opener will compete into the evening in Birmingham.

Full results will be posted tonight.