The UTEP track and field team is set to compete with 23 student-athletes at the 98th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays in Austin and the Bobcat Invitational in San Marcos from April 2-4. The women's squad includes athletes such as Londyn Colon and Cydni Martin, while the men's team features Sebastian Avena and Joseph Gomez Whitten among others. The Miners will participate in various events with their first athletes hitting the track midday on April 2.

By the Numbers
  • 23 student-athletes participating across both meets.
  • Elias Munoz ranks 6th in CUSA in the men's 100m with a time of 10.47 seconds.
  • Cydni Martin ranks 2nd in the women's 200m with a time of 23.55 seconds.
  • The UTEP men's 4x400m relay team is currently ranked 4th in CUSA with a time of 3:17.08.
State of Play
  • First events begin April 2 at 12 p.m. MDT for men's 110-meter hurdles.
  • UTEP's athletes will compete in 10 different events at the Texas Relays and at least 8 at the Bobcat Invitational.
  • Current CUSA rankings show several UTEP athletes in top positions, indicating strong team performance potential.
What's Next

The Miners are aiming for strong showings in both meets, which could boost their rankings in conference standings ahead of the outdoor championship season. Success in individual events may qualify more athletes for future high-stakes competitions.

Bottom Line

The UTEP track and field team's participation in these meets is crucial for individual and team growth, offering athletes opportunities to strengthen their standings in CUSA and beyond. Strong performances may lead to qualification for national-level competitions.