The University of Akron's men's and women's track and field teams are set to kick off their outdoor season at the Bob Davidson Team Challenge in High Point, N.C., on March 20-21. The event features 41 competitions, starting with the women's hammer throw at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and wrapping up with the men's 4x400 relay at 4:25 p.m. Saturday. Akron's indoor season saw significant achievements with multiple athletes achieving top rankings in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), and several being recognized with MAC postseason honors for their performances.

By the Numbers
  • 10 overall top performances in MAC events during the indoor season.
  • 3 school records set during the 2026 indoor campaign.
State of Play
  • Akron captured the MAC Indoor Track and Field Championship with a second consecutive title for the men's team.
  • Multiple athletes, including Brook Boes and Andrew Styles, received MAC Most Outstanding Performer awards for their events.
What's Next

Following the Bob Davidson Team Challenge, Akron will aim to continue building on their success as they enter the outdoor season, potentially leading to more MAC titles and individual accolades as the competitions unfold.

Bottom Line

The Akron Zips track and field teams are poised for a strong outdoor season, leveraging their indoor success and rankings to strive for excellence and further recognition in upcoming competitions.