At the Rice Victor Lopez Classic, McNeese State runners achieved remarkable times, showcasing their talent and competitiveness. Uxue Castro-Martin clocked a 4:30.43 in the 1500m, falling just short of a 28-year school record, while teammate Jeny Barcenas set a personal best of 4:32.41. Gregory Martin triumphed in the men's 1500m with an impressive debut time of 3:46.61, marking the fifth-fastest in school history. Other standout performances included Ryan McCarthy winning the 5000m and Jaslyn Russell excelling in shot put and hammer throw.

By the Numbers
  • Uxue Castro-Martin's 1500m time of 4:30.43 is the second-fastest in school history.
  • Gregory Martin's 1500m run at 3:46.61 is the fifth-fastest in school history.
State of Play
  • McNeese athletes are currently leading in Southland Conference times for several events.
  • Several personal records set at the meet highlight the team's growing strength and competitiveness.
What's Next

As the season progresses, expectations are high for McNeese runners to continue breaking records. Upcoming meets will serve as crucial opportunities for athletes to further improve their performances and secure rankings in the conference.

Bottom Line

McNeese runners are not only showing individual talent but also elevating the team's status in collegiate track and field, making them a formidable force in the Southland Conference this season.