Florida Southern College's women's track team achieved a sixth-place finish at the 2026 Sunshine State Conference Championships with a total of 22 points. Sophomore Nika Gividen stood out, taking fifth in the 1500 meters with a time of 4:44.14, which is also the seventh-fastest in school history. Other strong performances included senior Rachel Hockenberry finishing ninth in the 5000 meters. The 4x100m relay team marked a historic performance, setting a program record while earning points. The University of Tampa emerged as the champions with 169 points.

By the Numbers
  • Gividen's 1500m time of 4:44.14: 5th place, 4 points.
  • The 4x100m relay team finished 7th with a time of 58.74, scoring 2 points.
State of Play
  • Florida Southern narrowly missed fifth place by just one point.
  • The team showcased impressive depth with multiple athletes scoring points in events.
What's Next

The team will compete at the UNF Invitational in Jacksonville on May 1, marking the final event of the 2026 season.

Bottom Line

The Mocs demonstrated significant progress and potential at the SSC Championships, with breakout performances hinting at future successes as they head into their final competitive event of the season.