Despite having only three athletes competing, the Syracuse Orange Men’s Track & Field team was able to earn a 10th-place finish at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships with 20 points. The Texas A&M Aggies won the final event of the meet to take the team title 46-45.5 over the Florida Gators.
Adam Palamar had advanced to the Mile finals with a 4:00.71 in his preliminary heat. In the final lap on Friday, Palamar moved up two spots with a strong move along the inside to advance.
Saturday’s final started with a slower pace as the field tried to keep Oregon Ducks star Edward Cheserek contained.