Kansas State University Athletics
Friday, February 10
Fayetteville, Ark.
2 p.m.
Kansas State University
at
Tyson Invitational
K-State Travels to Fayetteville for Tyson Invitational
Feb 09, 2023 | Track & Field
The Wildcats will compete in two days of events
MANHATTAN, Kan. – The K-State men's and women's track and field teams head to Fayetteville, Ark. on Friday (February 10) and Saturday (February 11) for the two-day Tyson Invitational hosted by Arkansas at the Randal Tyson Indoor Track.
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On Friday, the women's pole vault will start the afternoon at 1:45 p.m. CT. The men's pole vault is the first event on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. CT.
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Last week at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic (Feb. 3-4) the Wildcat distance runners and throwers did not compete, but this weekend they're back in action.
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Freshman Grace Meyer ran in the mile and distance medley relay (DMR) for the first time in top-10 finishes at the Texas Tech Open & Multis (Jan. 26-28). Junior Jasmine Greer has competed in both the shot put and weight throw in multiple meets, doing so again this weekend.
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Sophomore Matthew Hauser ran his fastest mile at the Open & Multis and will also run in the 3000 meters for the first time. Junior Kade McCall has consistently landed in the top-5 in the weight throw.
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In the USTFCCCA event squad rankings the K-State men and women are ranked in the top-10 in one event each. The women are No. 4 in the weight throw for the second straight week, while the men place at No. 5 in the high jump. In order to qualify, a team must have at least four participating athletes in an event, where the top-four athletes' season bests are given a cumulative score.
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The host Razorbacks were featured in the USTFCCCA national rankings released on Monday (February 6) with their men coming in at No. 1 and their women's team at No. 2. Other top-10 participating schools this weekend includes Florida's women at No. 3, Nebraska's men at No. 5, LSU's women at No. 7 and Oklahoma State's men at No. 7.
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How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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On Friday, the women's pole vault will start the afternoon at 1:45 p.m. CT. The men's pole vault is the first event on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. CT.
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Last week at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic (Feb. 3-4) the Wildcat distance runners and throwers did not compete, but this weekend they're back in action.
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Freshman Grace Meyer ran in the mile and distance medley relay (DMR) for the first time in top-10 finishes at the Texas Tech Open & Multis (Jan. 26-28). Junior Jasmine Greer has competed in both the shot put and weight throw in multiple meets, doing so again this weekend.
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Sophomore Matthew Hauser ran his fastest mile at the Open & Multis and will also run in the 3000 meters for the first time. Junior Kade McCall has consistently landed in the top-5 in the weight throw.
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In the USTFCCCA event squad rankings the K-State men and women are ranked in the top-10 in one event each. The women are No. 4 in the weight throw for the second straight week, while the men place at No. 5 in the high jump. In order to qualify, a team must have at least four participating athletes in an event, where the top-four athletes' season bests are given a cumulative score.
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The host Razorbacks were featured in the USTFCCCA national rankings released on Monday (February 6) with their men coming in at No. 1 and their women's team at No. 2. Other top-10 participating schools this weekend includes Florida's women at No. 3, Nebraska's men at No. 5, LSU's women at No. 7 and Oklahoma State's men at No. 7.
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How to follow the 'Cats: For complete information on the K-State Track and Field and Cross Country Teams, visit www.kstatesports.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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