University of Colorado Colorado Springs men's and women's track and field teams excelled at the Spank Blasing Invitational, achieving nine NCAA provisional qualifying marks and setting numerous program records.

The Big Picture

The teams showcased notable performances across various events, with several athletes achieving personal bests and moving up in the program's all-time records.

By the Numbers
  • Victoria Malaki recorded an NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the women's discus throw at 46.31m, ranking second all-time in UCCS history.
  • Senior Nadine Almasri posted a time of 11:02.13 in the women's 3,000m Steeplechase, also an NCAA provisional qualifying mark.
State of Play
  • UCCS athletes excelled in multiple events, with strong showings in the men's and women's categories, such as the 4x100m relay and various individual races.
  • The teams' consistent improvements and achievements indicate a promising performance trajectory as they head to future competitions.
What's Next

The Mountain Lions will continue their season at the Chuck Hearing Open Invitational, aiming to build on their success and further solidify their presence in the NCAA track and field scene.

Bottom Line

UCCS track and field teams demonstrated exceptional skill and determination at the Spank Blasing Invitational, marking significant progress and setting high standards for their upcoming competitions.