Long Beach State's Ryan Gregory and Steven Evans-Glynn have received top honors from the Big West Conference for their exemplary performances in the 2026 men's track and field season. Gregory was named the Big West Men's Field Athlete of the Year, marking a historic achievement as he surpasses 8,000 points in the decathlon, finishing fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Meanwhile, Evans-Glynn earned the title of Big West Men's Freshman Athlete of the Year, credited for his championship win in the long jump and subsequent recognition at the NCAA level.

By the Numbers
  • Ryan Gregory scored a school-record 8,001 points at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.
  • Gregory's fourth-place finish is the second-best in program history, following a third place in 2006.
  • Steven Evans-Glynn had a long jump winning mark of 7.83 meters (25 feet, 8录 inches) at the Big West Championships.
State of Play
  • Gregory becomes the first Long Beach State athlete to surpass 8,000 points in the decathlon.
  • Evans-Glynn's accolades highlight a successful season for the Long Beach State track program, set to continue building on this success.
What's Next

Both athletes look poised to continue their success in upcoming competitions, with expectations high for Gregory to further improve his decathlon mark and for Evans-Glynn to build on his freshman achievements in his next season.

Bottom Line

Gregory and Evans-Glynn's recognition emphasizes the strength of Long Beach State's track program and sets a promising trajectory for future student-athletes, reinforcing the potential for continued excellence in collegiate athletics.