Sam Betz Makes History with Decathlon Score at Big West Champs

IRVINE, Calif. — UC San Diego senior Sam Betz delivered a historic performance at the Big West Conference Championships, becoming the first Triton to score in the decathlon at the Division I conference meet while moving into the program’s all-time top 10. Betz finished seventh overall in the decathlon with 5,889 points, earning two team points for the Tritons and climbing to No. 7 in UC San Diego history in the event. HOW IT HAPPENED Competing across 10 events over two days at Anteater Stadium, Betz opened the decathlon with an 11.57 performance in the 100 meters before posting a…