Emory University senior James Bassen won the javelin throw at the team’s season-opening meet last weekend, the Emory Invitational.  Bassen won the event with a throw of 57.63 meters, the second-farthest throw of his career and the fifth-best mark in school history.  The distance ranks as the seventh-best mark in Division III this year.  Bassen also placed sixth in the discus throw with a toss of 40.75 meters.  He totaled 13 points for the squad, helping the Eagles win the meet.