The men’s track and field team ended its indoor season by defending itsIndoor Conference Championship.
The Cougars did that and captured four championships, numerous top five finishes and 152 points to finish at the top of the standings.
But with the conference title in the bag, the Cougars now shift their focus to the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Birmingham, Ala. this Friday and Saturday.
The Cougars have 10 athletes in the top 50 across eight events. But to qualify for nationals, they have to rank in the top 16 in the nation.
Three athletes are definitely traveling to Birmingham for the championships, while the others require people ahead of them to drop to qualify.