Indiana State's Rachel Mehringer and Aliseonna Garnett achieved a remarkable feat by both receiving MVC Women's Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors following outstanding performances at the Drake Relays. Mehringer clinched the title of MVC Women's Track Athlete of the Week for the fourth consecutive week after tying her own all-conditions record in the 100m hurdles and winning the Drake Relays. Garnett earned MVC Women's Field Athlete of the Week honors, setting a personal best in the shot put and again excelling over 50 meters in the discus. Their successes contributed to Indiana State鈥檚 first Drake Relays titles since 2023 and solidified their standings as top competitors in their events.

By the Numbers
  • Rachel Mehringer's 100m hurdles time of 13.03 ranks first in the MVC and second in the Great Lakes Region.
  • Aliseonna Garnett's shot put mark of 15.77m ranks sixth in program history, while her discus best of 53.23m leads the MVC.
State of Play
  • Indiana State athletes have received seven MVC Athlete of the Week honors in the first five weeks of the 2026 outdoor season.
  • Mehringer has garnered 13 MVC Athlete of the Week awards throughout her career, with Garnett earning four overall.
What's Next

Indiana State will compete at the Music City Challenge in Nashville, Tennessee, this Friday and Saturday, aiming to build on their recent successes as they prepare for upcoming meets.

Bottom Line

Mehringer and Garnett's outstanding performances at the Drake Relays underscore Indiana State's dominance in women's track and field and highlight their potential for continued success as they move toward national qualifications.