Illinois State track and field has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Program of the Year, the Missouri Valley Conference announced Wednesday.
Scoring is based on the team’s finish at each MVC Championship in cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field (i.e. one point for first place, 10 points for 10th place) with the lowest total score for all six championships (three men’s, three women’s) determining the winner.
Illinois State totaled 14 points, followed by Indiana State (15.5) and Northern Iowa (21).
The Redbirds swept the Valley indoor men's and women's championships, with the women also winning the outdoor title.