Caledon Ruwende and Vlad Malykhin were standout performers for the No. 9-ranked Harding men's track and field team during the Arkansas Twilight, showcasing elite skills at the University of Arkansas. Ruwende achieved a season-best in the 200-meter dash with a time of 20.66 seconds, moving him to 10th nationally in Division II. Malykhin excelled in pole vault, winning with a season-best clearance of 5.56m. The event was critical for the Bisons to enhance their standings ahead of the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Ruwende finished 5th in the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.47 seconds.
  • Malykhin's pole vault of 5.56m moved him to 2nd in Division II rankings.
  • Senior Savian Bush finished 4th in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 13.97 seconds.
State of Play
  • The Bisons are strengthening their national rankings ahead of the NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.
  • Key athletes are posting strong season-best performances.
  • Harding's next event is the Mother's Day Last Chance Meet, serving as a final qualifying opportunity.
What's Next

Harding will host the Mother’s Day Last Chance Meet, providing athletes the opportunity to secure qualifying marks before the national selection committee announces the final roster for Championships.

Bottom Line

The Bisons are showing promise with significant performances leading up to the championships, highlighting key athletes who are in contention for national titles and improving their standings dramatically.