The Xavier Musketeers are set to compete in the Jim Vargo Invitational on March 28, 2026, at Owsley B. Frazier Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. This event, hosted by Bellarmine, follows on the heels of the Raleigh Relays where Chris Lucas established a new school record in the 1,500-meter run. The Musketeers are looking to build on their strong indoor season, marked by numerous personal and school record performances.

By the Numbers
  • Chris Lucas recorded a new school record time of 3:51.39 in the 1,500-meter run at the Raleigh Relays.
  • The women's 4x400 relay team set a new school record with a time of 3:54.73, breaking the previous record by 0.19 seconds.
State of Play
  • Xavier's outdoor schedule includes competitions in Ohio and California leading up to the BIG EAST Championships.
  • The team is focused on maintaining and improving their records established in previous meets as they transition from indoor to outdoor events.
What's Next

Following the Jim Vargo Invitational, Xavier will participate in the Cherry Blossom Invitational in Athens, Ohio, on April 3, positioning themselves for key upcoming competitions that could further improve individual and team standings.

Bottom Line

The Musketeers aim to capitalize on their recent successes and continue setting new benchmarks in their performance at the Jim Vargo Invitational, positioning themselves as strong contenders in the outdoor season.