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Northwest ready for ESU Relays and Bryan Clay Invitational

Thursday, April 16
ESU Relays| Emporia, Kan.| Walton Stadium
Field Events: 1 p.m. - Running Events: 11:30 a.m.
LIVE RESULTS | MEET SCHEDULE | MEET INFORMATION | HEAT SHEETS
 
Thursday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18
Bryan Clay Invitational| Azusa, Calif. | Cougar Stadium
Thursday – Running Events: 7 a.m. PST
Friday – Field Events: 11 a.m. PST - Running Events: 7 a.m. PST
Saturday – Field Events: 9 a.m. PST - Running Events: 8:20 a.m. PST
WATCH | LIVE RESULTS | MEET SCHEDULE | MEET INFORMATION
 
The Northwest Missouri State University outdoor track and field squads will travel to Emporia, Kan., once again this season for the ESU Relays on Thursday, April 16, while also making a trip to Azusa, Calif., for the three-day Bryan Clay Invitational from April 16-18.

ESU Relays Meet Information:
Both field and track events will begin at 10:30 a.m.
 
Bryan Clay Invitational Meet Information:
On Thursday the running events will begin at 9:00 a.m. CT. On Friday the field events will begin at 1 p.m. and the track events will begin 9 a.m. CT. On Saturday the field events will 11:00 a.m. with the running events beginning earlier at 10:20 a.m.
 
In-person spectators can purchase single day tickets for $15.
 
WOMEN
Jadyn Barnes - 400m, 800m
Marie Dea - 400m, 800m
Lydia McGlocklin - 800m, 1500
Kiki Witt - 5000m, steeple
Kendall Tietjen - 400 hurdles
 
MEN
Christian Lanphier - 400m, 800m
Charlie Kinslow - 800m, 1500m
Maxime Touron - 800m, 1500m
Riley Witt - 800m, 1500m
Barnabe Gabillet - 1500m, 3000m Steeplechase
Aziz Mohammed - 1500m
Grayson Tapp - 1500m
Drew Atkins - 10,000m
Tyler Blay - 10,000m
Danny Jantzen - 400m Hurdles
Aiden O'Leary - 400m Hurdles
 
2025-26 OUTDOOR SEASON CHECK-IN:
Northwest continued its successful outdoor season over the weekend by competing in the UCM Kip and Kirk Outdoor Mule Relays and the Arkansas Spring Invitational in Warrensburg, Mo, and Fayetteville, Ark.
 
The Bearcats secured 13 new provisional marks, two event titles, and made numerous updates to the school record books over the course of the two meets.
 
In the recent week three USTFCCCA TFRI rankings the men ranked 17th nationally and seventh in the Central Region, while the women check in at No. 30 nationally and No. 7 in the Central Region. 
 
The Bearcat men's squad ranks fifth in the MIAA while the women's squad comes in at seventh in the conference USTFCCCA TFRI rankings.
 
Northwest has collected 17 NCAA Division II provisional marks this season across seven meets— eight by the Bearcat men and 9 by the women.
 
Facing off against Division I talent at the Arkansas Spring Invitational, Melanie Roland secured the event title in the women's 400-meter run while also claiming the new No. 2 spot in the school record books.
 
David Parker II also etched his name at No. 2 in the Northwest record books, claiming second place in the men's triple jump. 
 
Jaurdin Mallory showcased her impressive skills by capturing two provisional marks in the women's 100 and 200-meter dashes, earning new times in the school record books, and placing first and third among Division II athletes respectively. 
 
In the men's 400-meter hurdles, Danny Jantzen crossed the line as the top Division II finisher, securing a provisional mark and the third-fastest time in school history.
 
Northwest also showcased its depth in the relay events, as the women's 4x100-meter team and the men's 4x400-meter squad both secured top Division II finishes, recorded NCAA provisional marks, and etched their names into the Northwest's all-time top five.
 
At the UCM Mule Relays, Olivia Bakker delivered a standout performance for the 'Cats in the women's 5000-meter run, securing third place, as well as giving her a new spot in the school record books. 
 
Elijah Dix also showcased his talents by claiming the event title in the men's 3000-meter steeplechase.
 
2025-26 Northwest NCAA Division II Provisional Marks/Times - MEN
Logan Arellano, 47.55 – (M) 400-meter dash
Frank Sparks, 14.31 – (M) 110-meter hurdles
Danny Jantzen, 52.35 – (M) 400-meter hurdles
Aziz Mohammed, 3:40.69 – (M) 1,500-meter run
Maxime Touron, 3:43.97 – (M) 1,500-meter run
Drew Atkins, 13:40.86 – (M) 5,000-meter run
Danny Jantzen, Logan Arellano, Christian Lanphier, Truman Hare – (M) 4x400-meter relay
David Parker II, 14.97m – (M) Triple Jump
 
2025-26 Northwest NCAA Division II Provisional Marks/Times - WOMEN
Jaurdin Mallory, 11.60 – (W) 100-meter dash
Krysta Abel, 11.68 – (W) 100-meter dash
Jaurdin Mallory, 24.07 – (W) 200-meter dash
Melanie Roland, 52.92 – (W) 400-meter dash
Kennedi Cline, 54.37 – (W) 400-meter dash
Marie Dea, 2:10.08 – (W) 800-meter dash
Jadyn Barnes, 2:10.16 – (W) 800-meter dash
Kiki Witt, 10:48.15 – (W) 3000-meter steeplechase
Krysta Abel, Kennedi Cline, Jaurdin Mallory, Hallie Henfling – (W) 4x100-meter relay
 
2025-26 Northwest Outdoor Track School Records:
Aziz Mohammed, 3:40.69 – (M) 1,500-meter run (Spire Distance Carnival)
Drew Atkins, 13:40.86 – (M) 5,000-meter run (WashU Distance Carnival)
 
NORTHWEST'S MIAA TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK (2025-26)
Melanie Roland - MIAA Female Track (Dec. 9, 2025)
Kennedi Cline - MIAA Female Track (Jan. 20, 2026)
Aziz Mohammed - MIAA Male Track (Jan. 20, 2026)
Kennedi Cline - MIAA Female Track (Jan. 27, 2026)
Riley Witt - MIAA Male Track (Feb. 17, 2026)
Aziz Mohammed - MIAA Male Track (March 24, 2026)
Kiki Witt - MIAA Female Track (March 24, 2026)
Drew Atkins - MIAA Male Track (March 31, 2026)
 
Top 30 - USTFCCCA DII Men's National Track & Field Rating Index (April 14)
1. Grand Valley State – 447.59 points
2. Minnesota State – 340.29 points
3. Pittsburg State – 241.02 points
4. Colo. School of Mines – 236.22 points
5. West Texas A&M – 226.20 points
6. Harding – 209.14 points
7. Angelo State – 202.49 points
8. Fresno Pacific – 193.16 points
9. Wingate – 188.49 points
10. Missouri Southern – 170.68 points
11. CSU Pueblo – 138.25 points
12. Nebraska-Kearney – 134.89 points
13. Western Washington – 113.23 points
14. Shippensburg – 107.39 points
15. UC-Colorado Springs – 106.04 points
16. Oklahoma Baptist – 104.31 points
17. Northwest Missouri State – 103.82 points
18. Findlay – 98.57 points
19. Saginaw Valley State – 98.02 points
20. Northwest Nazarene – 96.44 points
21. Lincoln (Mo.) – 94.66 points
22. Ashland – 90.66 points
23. Mississippi College – 90.11 points
24. Indianapolis – 88.81 points
25. Tiffin – 87.76 points
26. Carson-Newman – 83.95 points
27. East Stroudsburg – 81.91 points
28. Cal Poly Pomona – 78.36 points
29. Chico State – 77.38 points
30. Emporia State – 77.37 points
 
Top 30 - USTFCCCA DII Women's National Track & Field Rating Index (April 14)
1. West Texas A&M – 458.50 points
2. Pittsburg State – 423.42 points
3. Grand Valley State – 257.52 points
4. Missouri Southern – 213.00 points
5. Minnesota State – 204.90 points
6. Harding – 188.41 points
7. Colo. School of Mines – 183.58 points
8. UT Tyler – 173.41 points
9. Oklahoma Baptist – 158.71 points
10. Lee (Tenn.) – 158.37 points
11. Wingate – 151.76 points
12. Central Missouri – 132.65 points
13. Chico State – 132.62 points
14. Ashland – 127.92 points
15. Mount Olive – 119.66 points
16. Tusculum – 118.93 points
17. CSU Pueblo – 113.97 points
18. Southwest Baptist – 113.12 points
19. Findlay – 107.92 points
20. Claflin – 102.70 points
21. Fresno Pacific – 101.94 points
22. Adams State – 95.51 points
23. Alabama-Huntsville – 93.11 points
24. New Mexico Highlands – 89.42 points
25. Cal Poly Pomona – 86.71 points
26. Angelo State – 86.45 points
27. Azusa Pacific – 81.50 points
28. Indianapolis – 79.60 points
29. Hillsdale – 75.76 points
30. Northwest Missouri State – 75.09 points
 
Top 10 - USTFCCCA DII Men's Central Region Track & Field Rating Index (April 14)
1. Minnesota State – 819.94 points
2. Pittsburg State – 742.87 points
3. Harding – 624.05 points
4. Missouri Southern – 540.96 points
5. Nebraska-Kearney – 482.55 points
6.Oklahoma Baptist – 367.84 points
7. Northwest Missouri State – 357.66 points
8. Emporia State – 351.56 points
9. Central Missouri – 350.17 points
10. Fort Hays State – 291.15 points
 
Top 10 - USTFCCCA DII Women's Central Region Track & Field Rating Index (April 14)
1. Pittsburg State – 835.50 points
2. Minnesota State – 604.34 points
3. Harding University – 599.45 points
4. Oklahoma Baptist – 519.44 points
5. Missouri Southern – 464.56 points
6. Central Missouri – 411.36 points
7. Northwest Missouri State – 307.15 points
8. Washburn – 304.94 points
9. UMary – 289.76 points
10. Ouachita Baptist – 281.40 points
 
USTFCCCA DII Men's MIAA Conference Track & Field Rating Index (April 14)
1. Pittsburg State – 1052.43 points
2. Missouri Southern – 831.13 points
3. Nebraska-Kearney – 830.93 points
4. Central Missouri – 618.96 points
5. Northwest Missouri State – 591.24 points
6. Emporia State – 581.43 points
7. Fort Hays State – 519.30 points
8. Washburn – 508.46 points
9. Rogers State – 166.60 points
10. Missouri Western – 147.55 points
 
USTFCCCA DII Women's MIAA Conference Track & Field Rating Index (April 14)
1. Pittsburg State – 1265.53 points
2. Missouri Southern – 734.13 points
3. Central Missouri – 728.95 points
4. Washburn – 681.75 points
5. Fort Hays State – 583.91 points
6. Nebraska-Kearney – 568.50 points
7. Northwest Missouri State – 547.83 points
8. Emporia State – 426.19 points
9. Rogers State – 104.30 points
10. Missouri Western – 57.25 points
 
The USTFCCCA Program of the Year Award is awarded annually to the most outstanding cross country/track & field programs in each of the NCAA's three divisions, the NAIA and the NJCAA for each gender in those levels. The award honors the institution that has achieved the most success in each academic year (spanning the cross country, indoor track & field, and outdoor track & field seasons) based on the institution's finish at their respective national championships.
 
Based on the team's finish at each championship (1st = 1 point, 2nd = 2 points, etc.) with the lowest total score for all three championships combined determining the award recipient. Ties among schools split points for positions taken.
 
Northwest's men's squad currently ranks sixth among Division II programs with 19 points. The Bearcats earned 11 points from an 11th-place finish at the 2025 NCAA Cross Country Championships and added eight points following an eighth-place finish at the 2026 NCAA Indoor Championships.
 
Top 10 - USTFCCCA DII Damon Martin Men's Program of the Year (After Indoor Standings)
1. Wingate University – 4.0 points
2. Grand Valley State University – 6.0 points
3. Colorado School of Mines – 12.0 points
4. Adams State University – 15.0 points
5. Saginaw Valley State University – 16.5 points
6. Northwest Missouri State University – 19.0 points
7. West Texas A&M University – 20.5 points
8. Lewis University – 25.0 points
9. Pittsburg State University – 28.0 points
10. Washburn University of Topeka – 44.0 points
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