SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – North Dakota State thrower Lexi Maples has been named the Summit League Women's Field Peak Performer of the Week following her performance at a pair of meets in California on Apr. 11-12.
 
Maples took home the hammer throw title at the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate in Long Beach, Calif., recording a personal-best throw of 213-2 (64.97m). Her winning mark moved her up to No. 13 in the NCAA this season, No. 3 in NDSU history, and fifth all-time among New Zealanders in the event.
 
Maples is now the highest ranked Bison athlete on the NCAA performance lists this season.
 
Women's Field Peak Performer of the Week
Lexi Maples, North Dakota State
Senior | Throws | Whanganui, New Zealand

• Garnered her first career outdoor weekly accolade
• Won the hammer throw with a personal-best toss of 213-2 (64.97m)
• Ranks No. 13 in the NCAA, No. 3 in NDSU history and No. 5 all-time among New Zealanders