LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska track and field team earned a total of 34 bids to the NCAA West Preliminary Round in Fayetteville, Ark., and will compete this week from Wednesday-Saturday on John McDonnell Field on the University of Arkansas campus.
Athletes who rank among the top 48 in their respective events earned berths into the NCAA West Preliminary Round, as well as the 24 best relay times. Both the Husker men's and women's teams accounted for 17 qualifiers each. Athletes with the top-12 times/marks at both the NCAA East and West prelims will qualify for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore.