LaJOLLA, Calif. ? Junior Kentucky thrower Alek Grietens (Nipomo, Calif.), in a return to his home state, continued his steady improvement in the men?s hammer throw with the fourth-best toss in school history ? a throw of 184-10 ? to highlight the final day of the Triton Invitational hosted by the University of California-San Diego.

Grietens, who has consistently recorded personal-best marks in the hammer throw throughout the season, topped his previous PR of 183-4, achieved in the Auburn Tiger Track Classic two weeks ago. The Golden State native has increased his personal record by nearly 12 feet since the beginning of the season.

Sophomore thrower Ashley Muffet (North Canton, Ohio) also notched a personal best, recording a throw of 160-2 in the women?s discus, which is the fifth-best discus toss in the Southeastern Conference this season. Muffet also recorded her season-best in the shot put with a throw of 49-1.

Kentucky returns to action next weekend when it travels to Philadelphia, Penn., to participate in the Penn Relays. Complete results and a recap of next weekend?s action will be available at ukathletics.com.