LA GRANDE, Ore. – The Eastern Oregon University men's track & field team continues its ascent in the national rankings, rising to No. 13 in this week's U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) NAIA poll. The Mountaineers' women's team also made its presence known, securing the No. 18 spot in the latest rankings.
Both teams have made significant strides early in the indoor season, highlighted by multiple top-10 event rankings. The men's team saw strong contributions across various disciplines, including a third-place ranking in the high jump and top-10 placements in multiple distance events. On the women's side, standout performances in the sprints helped bolster their national ranking.
Event Rankings:
- 3rd – Men's High Jump
- 5th – Men's 5000 Meters
- 7th – Women's 200 Meters
- 7th – Men's 3000 Meters
- 8th – Men's 600 Meters
- 9th – Women's 60 Meters
- 10th – Men's 400 Meters
EOU Track & Field will look to carry this momentum into next weeks Lew Thorne Invite, hosted by the Mounties at Banner Bank Track on February 14-15th.
