Piperi Named Big 12 Athlete of the Week

01.31.2018 | Track & Field / Cross Country

Freshman ranks among national leaders

AUSTIN, Texas – Freshman Tripp Piperi dominated his event again this weekend at the Texas Tech Classic and has been named Big 12 Male Athlete of the Week for his efforts.

Piperi again showed why he was one of the most highly-touted recruits in the nation out of high school as the freshman flirted with the 20-meter barrier to win the shot put with a mark of 19.83m (65-0.75). That mark ranks him No. 3 in the nation this season. His throw broke his own facility record of 19.50m set two weeks ago during the Corky Classic.

Piperi registered two throws better than his previous best during the competition and his meausurement of 19.83 meters (65-0.75) moves him to No. 3 in school history.

This is Piperi's first Big 12 Athlete of the Week honor. He was joined this by Laura Taylor of Kansas as the female winner for her win and new home facility record in the pole vault for the Jayhawks.