Western Carolina's track and field team is splitting into two squads this weekend, competing at the Duke Invitational and the Lenoir-Rhyne-hosted Southside Power and Fitness Invitational. The Duke Invitational starts with women's hammer throw at 9:30 a.m. on April 10, while the Southside event begins with multis events at 10 a.m. Key athletes include Toria Roundtree, Austin Cline, and Christian Roberts, all of whom received Southern Conference accolades for their recent performances. A strong group of distance runners will represent the men's and women's teams at the Duke meet.

By the Numbers
  • Three Catamount athletes earned SoCon Athlete of the Week honors.
  • 11 distance runners will compete at the Duke Invitational across the 1,500m and longer events.
State of Play
  • Competition at Duke starts on April 10, with events set throughout both days.
  • The Southside Power and Fitness Invitational also runs on the same dates, starting with multis events.
What's Next

After this weekend's competitions, Western Carolina will prepare for the Catamount Classic on April 24-25, followed by the Southern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May.

Bottom Line

Western Carolina's track and field team is positioned for strong performances at dual events that will showcase their top talent, with key preparations leading up to important championship meets in the coming weeks.