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Preisner Defends 3,000-Meter Crown in Conference Championships Double

Men's Overall Results | Women's Overall Results

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – University of Tulsa track and field redshirt-senior Ben Preisner defended his 3,000-meter conference title, running 8:15.76 for the win on the final day of the American Indoor Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex.

After doubling in the same events a season ago, Preisner once again brought home golds in the 5,000 and 3,000-meter races on the weekend. Teammate Scott Beattie took second in the race, posting an 8:16.97 for eight points.

To recognize Beattie's weekend performance, the redshirt-freshman earned American Men's Freshman of the Year honors for his efforts.