SIUE men's and women's track and field teams are set to launch their outdoor season at the Ole Miss Classic on March 20-21. The event will take place at Prefontaine Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, featuring multiple field and running events. The competition will include 25 teams and 481 athletes from 13 institutions, showcasing a range of talents and disciplines.

By the Numbers
  • 13 schools participating, contributing to a total of 25 teams.
  • 481 athletes competing at the event.
  • Grant Milbrath's shot put throw of 22.34m, a program record.
  • Tyler Bell's 60m hurdles record time of 7.86 seconds.
State of Play
  • The SIUE Cougars are coming off a strong indoor season performance.
  • Milbrath and Bell delivered standout performances at the Ohio Valley Conference indoor championship.
  • Several athletes are looking to carry their momentum into the outdoor season.
What's Next

The Cougars will aim to build on their indoor success at the Ole Miss Classic, with hopes of setting new personal and program records. Following this event, they may target key meets to further establish their standing in outdoor track and field.

Bottom Line

The outdoor season presents a critical opportunity for the SIUE track and field teams to leverage recent successes and achieve new heights, underlining the need for consistency and performance improvement as they compete.