The Milwaukee Panthers men's track and field team is set to compete at the Ashton May Invitational in La Crosse, Wisconsin, starting at noon on Friday. Last weekend, they kicked off the season strong at two meets, with standout performances from athletes including Natalie Block, who broke her own school record in the 400-meter hurdles. Other notable efforts came from Nolie Anderson in the discus and Josh Cygan in the hammer throw, both of whom achieved personal bests. The team has secured six spots in the Panther Top-10 record books this season, showcasing their capabilities as they progress.

By the Numbers
  • Natalie Block's record time in the 400-meter hurdles: 56.27 seconds
  • Josh Cygan's hammer throw: 52.49 meters (10th best in school history)
  • Ty Bauschelt's 400-meter run time: 47.89 seconds (6th in program history)
State of Play
  • The Panthers have a total of six entries in the Panther Top-10 records this season.
  • Current leaders include Buford in the long jump, with a recent leap of 7.20 meters.
  • The team is preparing for upcoming dual meets at Duke and Marquette in mid-April.
What's Next

Following the Ashton May Invitational, the Panthers will face a dual-meet weekend, competing at the Duke Invitational and the Marquette Invitational. These events will further test their skills and provide opportunities for additional records.

Bottom Line

The Panthers are off to a strong start this season, demonstrating depth and talent across events, setting them up for potential success as they continue to compete in upcoming meets.