WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State announced today it will host the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championship after Missouri State withdrew as host due to increased construction costs and budgetary concerns centered around its javelin, shot put and hammer throw areas.
The MSU administration notified the conference office of its request Monday, and Wichita State has accepted the conference's offer to serve as host to the 2017 event in Cessna Stadium May 12-14.
"Our entire conference, coaches and student-athletes, were looking forward to competing at Missouri State," said Steve Rainbolt, Wichita State Head Track and Field Coach.