Western Illinois University's men's and women's track teams kick off their outdoor season with events at Washington University in St. Louis and Illinois State, with Logan Lommel and Aylana Cezar set to lead in the steeplechase at the Washington Distance Carnival.

The Big Picture

The track and field program at WIU is gearing up for a series of meets this spring before the Ohio Valley Conference Outdoor Meet in May, building on the success of the indoor season.

By the Numbers
  • 78 points scored by the WIU women's team, the most since 2007.
  • 48 points scored by the WIU men's team, the most since 2014.
State of Play
  • The outdoor season starts with events at Washington University and Illinois State.
  • Upcoming meets include the SIUE Cougar Classic on April 13 and the Musco Twilight at Iowa on April 20.
  • Western Illinois will participate in the prestigious Drake Relays in late April before closing out the regular season in early May.
Bottom Line

WIU's track and field program is off to a strong start in the outdoor season, with promising performances ahead and a focus on building on the successes of the indoor season.