Meece broke an 11 - year old league mark with his third throw in the preliminary round .
The Wildcats held a slim 26.5 - 20 lead over the host Cougars after the first day of competition .
Meece broke an 11 - year old league mark with his third throw in the preliminary round and the Wildcats held a slim 26.5 - 20 lead over the host Cougars after the first day of competition .