The Northwest Missouri State University outdoor track and field teams are gearing up for two major competitions this weekend: the UCM Kip and Kirk Outdoor Mule Relays in Warrensburg, MO, and the Arkansas Spring Invitational in Fayetteville, AR. The UCM Relays will feature field events starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, with running events commencing at 11:30 a.m. Friday's schedule shifts slightly, with field events at noon and running events at 1 p.m. In Arkansas, field events will start at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday followed by running events at 1 p.m.

By the Numbers
  • Krysta Abel finished second in the women's 100 meters at last week's Midwest Classic with a time of 11.72 seconds.
  • The Northwest men's team ranked 25th nationally in the USTFCCCA rankings, while the women ranked 83rd.
State of Play
  • The Northwest track teams have collected four NCAA Division II provisional marks this season.
  • The men's squad ranks sixth for the USTFCCCA Program of the Year based on championship finishes, with a total of 19 points.
What's Next

Following the two meets this weekend, the Bearcats will continue to compete, aiming to improve their standings and secure more NCAA qualifications as the outdoor season progresses.

Bottom Line

The upcoming meets are crucial for the Bearcats not only to showcase their talents but also to solidify their national ranking and secure NCAA Championships qualifications as they build momentum through the season.