The Milwaukee men's track and field team had a strong start to their outdoor season, competing in meets at Illinois State and NC State. Josh Cygan made an impression in the hammer throw, finishing fourth with a throw of 52.49 meters, marking a personal best. At the Raleigh Relays, Sam Schreiber and Harper Fahey set new personal records in the 1500m, and the 400-meter runners also excelled, with Ty Bauschelt and Zac Schmidt recording top performances in Panther history.

By the Numbers
  • Josh Cygan's throw of 52.49 meters ranks 10th in Panther history.
  • Sam Schreiber's time of 3:52.90 is the ninth-fastest in program history.
  • Ty Bauschelt clocked 47.89 seconds, the sixth-fastest time in Panther history for the 400m.
  • Zac Schmidt recorded a personal best of 47.92 seconds, ranking seventh in Panther history.
Yes, But

While the team's performance was impressive, challenges remain as they prepare for future competitions, including maintaining their momentum and achieving consistency in their performances.

State of Play
  • The Panthers are actively competing in their outdoor campaign, with athletes dispersed across multiple meets.
  • Coaches and athletes are optimistic based on initial performances indicating strong fitness and capability.
What's Next

The Panthers will participate in another round of competitions at both the Raleigh Relays and the Joyce Morton-Kief Invitational, aiming to build on their successful starts and improve their records.

Bottom Line

The Milwaukee men's track and field team demonstrated strong potential at the season's outset, with standout performances setting high expectations for the remainder of the outdoor campaign.