The Eastern Illinois Indoor Track and Field team is heading to Louisville, Kentucky, to participate in the Jim Freeman/Clark Wood Open on April 25-26. The event starts at 11 am CT on Friday and 10 am CT on Saturday. Additionally, graduate distance runner Mackenzie Aldridge will compete in the 5000m race at the Drake Relays in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 24. Both teams aim to build on recent successes demonstrated in prior meets.

By the Numbers
  • Sam Bradbury achieved a personal-best throw of 50.51m in discus, placing first at the Gibson Invitational.
  • The men's 4x100m relay team ran a season-best 40.98 seconds, securing third place at the same event.
State of Play
  • Nine Panther athletes are currently in the top three spots in the OVC for their events.
  • Daniel Lacy ranks second in both the 100m and 200m dashes, while also topping the 400m list with 46.93 seconds.
What's Next

After the upcoming competitions in Louisville and Des Moines, the Panthers will compete at the Fighting Illini Tune-Up on May 2, aiming to enhance their ranking further in the OVC.

Bottom Line

With strong performances and multiple athletes poised for new records, the Panthers are set to make a significant impact at the Jim Freeman/Clark Wood Open and the Drake Relays, potentially reshaping their standings in the OVC.