New York ? Kansas University sophomore Mason Finley set a New Balance Collegiate Invitational record in the shot put with a throw of 20.40 meters (66-11.25 feet) on Saturday at the Armory Track and Field Center. Finley, who won the event, was honored with the Male Athlete of the Meet for the performance.

Six Jayhawks finished in the top five of their individual events, while 12 set personal or team bests.

On the women’s side, senior Amanda Miller ran a 9:46.11 in the 3,000 meters, earning second place. The time was Miller’s career best. KU junior Cori Christensen set a season-best mark of 2:11.97 in the 800 meters, good for third place.

Kansas will be in action next weekend with several members traveling to Ames, Iowa, for the ISU Classic, and others going to Fayeteville, Ark., for the Tyson Invitational.