UC Irvine's men's track and field team kicks off its home season by hosting the Vince O'Boyle Classic on March 27-28 at Anteater Stadium. The event honors the legendary coach Vince O'Boyle, who led the program to numerous accolades, including 12 conference titles and mentoring several All-Americans. The meet features various events, with field events on Friday and track events scheduled for Saturday.

By the Numbers
  • Duke Pascoe ranks No. 6 in UCI history for hammer throw with a mark of 57.33 meters (188-1).
  • Logan Lyght's 110m hurdles time of 13.96 ranks fifth in school history and 13th nationally this season.
State of Play
  • Sophomore Justin Johnson has the Anteaters' top 100m and 200m times at 10.42 and 21.08 seconds, respectively.
  • Senior Kenechukwu Okonkwo, a two-time NCAA qualifier, is set to debut this season in the triple jump.
What's Next

Following the Vince O'Boyle Classic, the UC Irvine team will compete at the Triton Invitational in La Jolla on April 3-4, where athletes will look to improve their times and rankings.

Bottom Line

The Vince O'Boyle Classic not only commemorates a storied coach but also presents an opportunity for UC Irvine athletes to showcase their talents and set personal bests. This event could propel them into better positions as the season progresses.