The UNLV track and field team is set to participate in their third outdoor meet at UCLA this weekend, competing on March 27 and 28. The event is split into two distinct meets: the Bob Larsen Distance Carnival on Friday evening and the Jim Bush Legends Meet on Saturday. Key athletes will kick things off with the hammer throw and then continue with several track events including the elite 1500m and the 5000m. Saturday's schedule features multiple field and track events, culminating in two relay races.

By the Numbers
  • Nineteen Rebels are ranked a total of 25 times in the top 10 of Mountain West events.
  • Victoria Perrow, Kaitlyn Webbe, Taryn Bailey, and Roxene Simpson lead their respective events in the Mountain West.
State of Play
  • Meets are being held across two days, emphasizing both field and distance events.
  • Rebels are showing strong representation in multiple events, highlighting depth in their roster.
What's Next

The team aims to build on their strong showings in previous meets, with expectations for personal bests and podium finishes in key events. Track standings could significantly shift after the outcomes of these meets, particularly for individual athletes competing in top ten positions.

Bottom Line

The UNLV Rebels look to capitalize on their rankings and team strength this weekend at UCLA, with potential for both individual and team achievements, which could impact their standings in the Mountain West conference.