Utah Valley secured its third consecutive WAC women's outdoor track and field title, accumulating 211 points at Maverick Stadium, surpassing Tarleton State (176) and UT Arlington (159). Key players included Morgan Nokes, Ella Hopper, and Grace Degarimore, who earned gold medals and set a new school record in the discuss. The men's competition saw Tarleton State take the title with 200 points, edging out Utah Valley's 178. The meet was highlighted by strong performances and several personal bests from both teams.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Valley women scored 211 points to win the title.
  • Grace Degarimore set a new school record in the discus at 52.95 meters.
  • Sila Kiplagat won gold medals in both the 1500-meter and 5000-meter races.
State of Play
  • Utah Valley women dominated the final day of competition, securing crucial points across various events.
  • Multiple Wolverines achieved personal bests, contributing to the overall team score.
  • The men's team narrowly lost the title, with strong individual performances highlighted.
What's Next

Utah Valley will await the final results of other conference championships before heading to the NCAA West Regionals in Fayetteville, Arkansas, from May 27-30. The qualifiers for the regionals will be announced later this week, impacting the teams' preparations.

Bottom Line

Utah Valley's strong showing at the WAC championships reinforces their dominance in women's track and field, while the men's team demonstrated competitiveness despite falling short. This success sets the stage for potential standout performances at the upcoming NCAA Regionals.