NIU's Malia Watkins secures top seed in 200m prelims at MAC Championships, advancing to the finals with a strong performance on the first day of competition.

By the Numbers
  • Watkins ran the 200m in 24.42 seconds, just shy of her season's best time.
  • Roshell Rowe finished second in the 400m with a season-best time of 57.28.
State of Play
  • NIU's women's track and field team is off to a solid start at the MAC Indoor Championships.
  • The team is poised for success in the upcoming events based on their current positions.
What's Next

The MAC Indoor Championships will continue on Saturday, Feb. 24, with events starting at 9 a.m. CT, including the shot put.

Bottom Line

NIU's Malia Watkins shines in the 200m, setting a strong foundation for the team's performance at the MAC Championships.