NEW ORLEANS, La. – The CCC Champion Eastern Oregon Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams both rank within the top 25 of this week's NAIA USTFCCCA National Rating Index.

The men's team currently ranks No. 13 in the nation, riding the momentum of their fourth straight conference championship. The Mounties won by a staggering 47 points, breaking several program records along the way. Notably, Tanner Nett set a new NAIA No. 1 mark in the men's shotput with a toss of 18.09 meters. The duo of TJ Davis and Israel Miles also recently qualified for the men's decathlon, with Davis holding the top overall score in the nation at 6,996 points.

Eastern Oregon also ranks highly across various events, including #1 in Steeplechase, #3 in 400 Hurdles, #7 in 110 High Hurdles, #7 in Shot Put, #8 in 5000m, and #8 in Pole Vault.

On the women's side, the Mounties ranked #17 in the nation after securing their first-ever conference championship. Eastern Oregon leads the nation in multi-event qualifiers, with Elizabeth Grandle, Karli Bedard, and Adrienne Washington all set to compete in the women's heptathlon.

The Mounties women's team also clinched top rankings in several key events, including the top spot in the Heptathlon, ranking #2 in Javelin, #3 in 400 Hurdles, #7 in High Jump, and #9 in 100 Hurdles.

The Mountaineers will travel to the NAIA National Championships in Marion, Indiana, with action set to start on May 22.