Alex Rathburn eighth in shot put


February 18, 2008 at 4:12p.m.

CLEMSON, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University Freshman Alex Rathburn (Western Reserve) finished eighth in the shot put at the Tiger Invitational indoor track and field meet at Clemson University.

Returning from a recent hand injury, Rathburn reached 41 feet, 3.25 inches.

She will compete at the Virginia Tech Challenge this weekend.