Southeast Missouri State's Kevin Farley places 10th in shot put at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Southeast Missouri State's Kevin Farley finished 10th in the shot put at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.

Farley, a senior, wrapped up the final event of the opening day with a throw of 61 feet, 9 1/2 inches during his second career outdoor championships appearance.

Virginia's Filip Mihaljevic claimed the individual title (67-11 1/2). A total of 24 individuals competed in the shot put.

Farley will continue his run at the outdoor championships on Friday when he competes in the discus. The event is slated to start at 7:05 p.m.