Matthew Benes
    Matthew Benes

    Class:
    Junior

    Hometown:
    Homer Glen, Ill.

    High School:
    Lockport

    Event:
    Hurdles

    Experience:
    JR


    05/16/2013

    Salukis qualify 13 student-athletes for NCAA West Region Preliminary Round Championships

    The NCAA West Region Preliminary Round Championships will be held May 23-25 at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.

    05/12/2013

    Saluki men finish third, women fourth at conclusion of MVC Outdoor Championships

    Overall, Southern claimed four MVC titles and 21 All-MVC honorees.

    05/11/2013

    Saluki men in second, women third after Day Two of MVC Outdoor Championships

    Southern claimed one event win (Josh Freeman, shot put) and four additional All-MVC performers on Day Two.

    05/08/2013

    Saluki men picked third, women fourth in pre-MVC Outdoor Championship poll

    The Salukis are seeking their first MVC title since 2010.

    05/03/2013

    Salukis to host Saluki Outdoor Open on Saturday

    Competition is set to begin at 11 a.m. with the discus, shot put, pole vault and high jump.

    Last updated September 4, 2012


    2011-12: Named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete team...Named the MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week during the week of Feb. 2 during the indoor season...Competed in eight meets during the indoor season, participating in four different events (55h, 60h, 60m and 200m)...Notched six top-ten finishes combined in his events, including a win in the 60 meter hurdles at the Saluki Invitational...Ran for two events in seven meets during the outdoor season (100m, 110h)...Notched nine top-ten finishes combined.

    2010-11: Competed in nine meets during the indoor and outdoor season...Earned seven top-ten finishes...Placed first in the 60m hurdles at the Saluki Fast Start...Competed in the MVC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.

    High School: Finished third in the 110m hurdles at the Illinois high school state track meet...Earned conference title and runner-up in sectionals for the 110m hurdles...Qualified for state in the 4x100 relay twice...Holds Lockport High School records in the 110 hurdles and the 4x100 relay.

    Personal: Majoring in engineering.

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