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2025 NCAA Track and Field Championships

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June 11, 2025

After months of chasing fast times and podium finishes at the regional level, the best collegiate athletes will face off at the ultimate national championship. On Wednesday, June 11, the 2025 NCAA Division 1 Outdoor Track and Field Championships will kick off at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Here’s everything you need to know, including broadcast information and storylines, heading into the NCAA championships this week.

How to Watch the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships

The NCAA championships are set to begin on Wednesday, June 11 and continue until Saturday, June 14 with a packed schedule of events each day. The men’s competition will be contested on Wednesday, June 11 and Friday, June 13, and the women’s events will be held on Thursday, June 12 and Saturday, June 14. Each day of the NCAA championships will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN2. You can watch every multi event and field event live on ESPN+.

5 Races to Watch at the NCAA Meet

The Men’s 100 Meters

During the NCAA regional championships, a handful of athletes executed breakthrough performances in the east and west, including sprinter Jordan Anthony. The redshirt sophomore from Arkansas, who also plays wide receiver for the Razorbacks, ran a wind-aided 9.75 seconds (+2.1 m/s wind) at the NCAA West First Round in College Station, Texas. The performance is equal to No. 2 on the collegiate all-time list and equal to No. 3 on the U.S. all-time list in all-conditions. He also qualified for the NCAA championships in the 200 meters after running 20.20 seconds.

Anthony’s biggest competitor will likely be Abdul-Rasheed Saminu. The senior from South Florida is also having a breakout season after clocking 9.86 seconds to win the 100 meters at the NCAA East First Round in Jacksonville, Florida. The athlete from Ghana is now ranked No. 2 on the collegiate all-time list for wind-legal times, right behind collegiate record-holder Christian Coleman (9.82). Expect to see a thrilling duel between the two sprint stars this week starting with the first round on Wednesday.

2024 ncaa division i men's and women's outdoor track & field championship

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The Steeplechase

The men’s and women’s steeplechase features two major contenders this year. On the women’s side, Doris Lemngole will aim to continue her streak of NCAA titles. In the fall, the sophomore from Alabama won the NCAA cross-country crown two weeks before breaking the collegiate record in the 5,000 meters. In March, at the NCAA indoor championships, Lemngole won the 5,000 meters and finished second in the 3,000 meters. In April, she shattered the collegiate record in the steeplechase, blazing 9:10.13 at the Wake Forest Invitational.

Though Lemngole is considered the heavy favorite in Eugene, two other athletes have also broken into the collegiate all-time list this season, including Pamela Kosgei of New Mexico (9:15.93) and Lexy Halladay-Lowry of BYU (9:18.05). The rivalry will heat up when the three battle through two rounds of racing this weekend.

The men’s competition will be led by Geoffrey Kirwa, who clocked 8:13.89 at the Bryan Clay Invitational in April. The freshman from Louisville is now No. 2 on the collegiate all-time list, behind long-time record-holder Henry Rono (8:05.4). So far this season, the competitor who’s come closest to Kirwa is Matthew Kosgei of New Mexico, who clocked 8:22.13 at the Stanford Invitational in April. With an NCAA title on the line, will Kirwa live up to the hype in his first championship appearance?

The women’s 800 meters

This year’s championship will feature one of the deepest middle-distance fields in history. So far this season, six women have broken two minutes in the 800 meters, a massive feat for college-aged athletes.

The final will likely be led by Michaela Rose after the senior from LSU notched a 1:58.12 personal best at the LSU Invitational in May. The 2024 NCAA outdoor champion will be out for redemption after finishing fourth at the NCAA indoor championships in March. Meghan Hunter of BYU, Gladys Chepngetich of Clemson, Makayla Paige of North Carolina, Roisin Willis of Stanford, and Smilla Kolbe of North Florida have also gone sub-2 this year. Each athlete is on the top 25 all-time collegiate performers list with Rose now No. 2 behind collegiate record-holder Athing Mu (1:57.73)—setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown in Saturday’s final.

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The men’s 1500 meters

This year, the men’s 1500 meters features three collegiate record-holders among a handful of all-time standouts.

In December, Ethan Strand opened his indoor track season with a collegiate record in the 3,000 meters, winning the BU Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener in 7:30.15. The junior from North Carolina later shattered the collegiate record in the indoor mile, running 3:48.32 in Boston. He’s come close to breaking the record in the 1500 meters—running a 3:33.22 personal best—but that distinction currently belongs to Liam Murphy.

In March, the senior from Villanova blasted 3:33.02 to win Raleigh Relays. In the same race, his teammate Marco Langon and Virginia’s Gary Martin (who is the co-owner of the collegiate record in the indoor mile after equaling Strand’s time in February) also dipped under the previous collegiate record (3:33.74) set by the late Eliud Kipsang in 2022. Abel Teffra of Georgetown will also be in the mix after running 3:33.84, making him No. 6 on the collegiate all-time list.

The women’s 5,000 and 10,000 meters

Until Parker Valby broke 15 minutes for the 5,000 meters last year, no collegian had ever dipped under the elusive barrier in the event. This year, three athletes have already gone sub-15, including distance phenoms Grace Hartman and Pamela Kosgei.

Kosgei, a sophomore from New Mexico, started the trend at the Bryan Clay Invitational, which she won in 14:52.45, just 0.27 seconds shy of Valby’s collegiate record. Halladay-Lowry was right behind her, running 14:52.93, though she will only be competing in the steeplechase this weekend. Two weeks later, Hartman ran her own breakthrough at the Duke Twilight meet. The junior from North Carolina State clocked 14:58.11, a rapid progression after running a season’s best of 15:28 in 2024. Kosgei is now No. 2 and Hartman is No. 4 on the collegiate all-time list of performers in the event.

The duo hold the same respective rankings in the 10,000 meters after Kosgei notched a 31:02.73 personal best and Hartman clocked 31:20.60 at separate meets on the same weekend in March. With 15,000 meters of racing ahead of them in Eugene, who will come out on top in this exciting double?

Taylor Dutch is a writer and editor living in Austin, Texas, and a former NCAA track athlete who specializes in fitness, wellness, and endurance sports coverage. Her work has appeared in Runner’s World, SELF, Bicycling, Outside, and Podium Runner.

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MIAC Athletes of the Week – December 15, 2025

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December 15, 2025

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MIAC Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week
Jake Schmitt
Gustavus Adolphus College
Jr. | Guard
Plymouth, Minn. / Wayzata

Jake Schmitt led the Gusties to a 95-80 win over Saint John’s on 12/10 with 24 points on 8-for-11 shooting while going 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. Schmitt also had three steals, three assists, and three rebounds in the win.

MIAC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week
Sam Koelling
Carleton College
Jr. | Forward
Ann Arbor, Mich. / Skyline

Sam Koelling averaged 9.0 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 23.0 points per game in a 2-0 week for the Knights with wins over Macalester (12/10) and Northwestern (12/13). Koelling had a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double with four blocks in Carleton’s win over the Scots and turned in 25 points, eight rebounds, and another blocked shot against the Eagles.

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Ohio Volleyball Places Seven Athletes on 2025 Academic All-MAC Team

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December 15, 2025

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CLEVELAND – The Ohio volleyball team placed seven athletes on the 2025 Volleyball All-Mid-American Conference Team, as announced by the league on Monday, Dec. 15.

Eastern Michigan, Miami, and Western Michigan led the league with eight student-athletes honored. Ball State, Buffalo, Central Michigan, and Ohio followed behind with seven honorees each.

The Academic All-MAC honor is awarded to a student-athlete who has excelled in both athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests in that sport.

2025 Volleyball Academic All-MAC Team
Caroline Curran, Junior, Engineering Tech & MGMT (3.852)
Sierra Evans, Sophomore, Journalism News and Info. (3.457)
Olivia Gardner, Junior, Exercise Physiology (3.660)
Lexi Grissett, Sophomore, Marketing (4.000)
Kendall Hickey, Junior, Communication Studies (3.396)
Bryn Janke, Sophomore, Accounting & Finance (3.895)
Darbi Ricketts, Sophomore, Exercise Physiology – Strength & Conditioning (3.384)

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Owls Dominate Cross Country Regional Honors

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December 15, 2025

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NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. – The Southern Connecticut State Univeristy cross country teams dominated the East Region year-end awards, selected by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).

The Northeast 10 champions, Jonathan Volpe and Courtney Henchcliffe, each were named region Athletes of the Year. Both also won the East Region and advanced with their teams to the NCAA Championships.

Coaches John Wallin and Melissa Stoll were each named East Region Coach of the Year. Brian Nill is the SCSU lead assistant for cross country.

The Owls dominated this fall, with the men becoming the first program in NE10 history to claim four consecutive NE10 championships. The women repeated as conference champs for the second time in three seasons, winning the school’s first title in 2023. Volpe’s individual crown was his second league title.

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The NE10 is an association of 10 diverse institutions serving student-athletes across 24 NCAA Division II sports. Together we build brilliant futures by embracing the journey of every student-athlete.

Each year, 4,500 of those student-athletes compete in conference championships in 24 sports, making the NE10 the largest DII conference in the country in terms of sport sponsorship. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the NE10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.

Fans can subscribe via this link to follow NE10 NOW on FloSports this season. The partnership between the NE10 and FloSports works to provide funds back to the athletic departments of the Northeast-10 Conference in support of student-athletes while promoting the league on a national platform.

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Five Golden Flashes Named to Volleyball Academic All-MAC Team

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December 15, 2025

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CLEVELAND — The Kent State volleyball program had five student-athletes earn Academic All-MAC honors, as the Mid-American Conference recognized a total of 78 student-athletes for their accomplishments this past season.

The Academic All-MAC honor is awarded to a student-athlete who has excelled in both athletics and academics. To qualify, a student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 and have participated in at least 50 percent of the contests that season.

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2025 Volleyball Academic All-MAC Team (Kent State honorees)

Greta Bolognini, Senior, Business Management

Hailey Brenner, Sophomore, Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology

Lesley Furuta, Sophomore, General Business

Mackenzie McGuire, Senior, Exercise Science

Nadia Miller, Sophomore, Exercise Science

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Track & Field 2026 Home Meet Tickets on Sale Now

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December 15, 2025

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HOUSTON – Single meet tickets for Houston Track & Field’s 2026 home meets are on sale now, the Houston Athletics ticket office announced Monday. Tickets are available for purchase by clicking here.
Track & Field Home Schedule

General admission and expanded seating options, including a new premium section located near the finish line to provide an upgraded view of the action, will be available for all six home meets.

Fans have two ticket options for each meet. Daily tickets are priced at $15 for non-premium general admission. Those wanting to be closer to the action can purchase premium seating for $25, located near the finish line with chairbacks included.

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available to purchase. For more information, please call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-462-6647 or via email at tickets@central.uh.edu.

2026 HOME REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Jan. 10: Leonard Hilton Memorial Invitational
Jan. 30-31: Robert Platt Invitational
Feb. 13: Howie Ryan Invitational
March 19: Kirk Baptiste Invitational
April 17-18: Tom Tellez Alumni Invitational
April 29: Cameron Burrell Invitational

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Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Track and Field by providing NIL opportunities, purchasing tickets and by joining the Podium Club, which provides support directly to Houston Track and Field for needs beyond its operating budget.

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Men’s Volleyball Picked Sixth In MIVA Preseason Poll

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December 15, 2025

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The Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association has announced the 2026 preseason poll this morning with Lindenwood coming in at number six with 33 votes. The Lions were picked to finish ahead of Purdue Fort Wayne (24 votes), Northern Kentucky (19 votes), and Queens (16 votes).

Loyola Chicago was picked to win the conference as they received 73 votes (five first place votes) and right behind them is Ohio State with 68 votes (two first place votes). Rounding out the top five was Ball State (63 votes), Lewis (57 votes), and McKendree (52 votes). There were 12 players named to the 2026 Preseason All-MIVA Team with Patrick Rogers from Ball State being named the 2026 Preseason MIVA Player of the Year.

Lindenwood opens the season on January 9th at Long Beach State at 9 p.m. CT and MIVA play will start on February 4 at 7 p.m. in Hyland Arena against Loyola Chicago.

2026 Preseason Poll

1. Loyola Chicago – 73 (5)

2. Ohio State – 68 (2)

3. Ball State – 63 (1)

4. Lewis – 57 (1)

5. McKendree – 52

6. Lindenwood – 33

7. Purdue Fort Wayne – 24

8. Northern Kentucky – 19

9. Queens – 16

2026 Preseason All-MIVA Team (alphabetical by team)

Lucas Machado – Ball State

*Patrick Rogers – Ball State

Oguzhan Oguz – Lewis

Nico Paula – Lewis

Ryan McElligott – Loyola Chicago

Daniel Fabikovic – Loyola Chicago

Aleksander Sosa – Loyola Chicago

Yadiel Diaz – McKendree

Nate Flayter – McKendree

Stanislaw Chacinski – Ohio State

Shane Wetzel – Ohio State

Logan Muir – Purdue Fort Wayne