The Northwest Missouri State University track and field teams are set to compete in two significant events on Friday, March 27: the WashU Distance Carnival in St. Louis, Missouri, and the ESU Spring Open in Emporia, Kansas. Senior Drew Atkins will compete in the men's 5,000-meter run at the WashU Distance Carnival. The ESU Spring Open will feature field events starting at 11 a.m. and running events at 1 p.m., with free admission.

By the Numbers
  • Aziz Mohammed holds the school record in the men鈥檚 1,500-meter run with a time of 3:40.69.
  • Kiki Witt recorded a time of 10:48.15 in the women's 3000-meter Steeplechase, achieving a Division II provisional mark.
  • Northwest ranked sixth with 19 points among NCAA Division II programs for the USTFCCCA Program of the Year Award.
State of Play
  • Northwest's men's team finished 11th at the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships.
  • The women's team finished seventh with 22 points at the 2026 indoor national championships.
  • Both teams were ranked second in MIAA preseason coaches' polls.
What's Next

The Bearcats aim to build on their strong indoor season performance as they transition to outdoor events. Winning key races in the upcoming competitions could enhance their national standing and consolidate their place in the MIAA rankings.

Bottom Line

Northwest's track and field teams are poised for a pivotal day of competition, with the potential to solidify their records and rankings as they pursue excellence in both conference and national standings.