Concordia-St. Paul athletes Cam Mata and Mehlayna Straub are set to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Emporia, Kansas, this week. Mata will participate in the men's long jump, while Straub will compete in the women's heptathlon. Both athletes qualified by meeting established standards for their respective events, with competitions running from May 21-23. Notably, this marks their first appearances in the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Mata ranks 12th out of 22 competitors with a qualifying distance of 24' 10".
  • Straub's qualifying score of 5218 points is ranked 10th among 16 heptathletes.
State of Play
  • The women's heptathlon events are scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
  • Live results and streaming for events are available on NCAA.com and MIAA Network.
  • Both athletes recently performed well at the NSIC Outdoor Championships, with Straub winning her event.
What's Next

As the NCAA Championships approach, Mata and Straub are looking to improve upon their recent successes and secure All-American honors. Athletes finishing in the top eight will receive First Team accolades, while those placing ninth through 16th earn Second Team honors.

Bottom Line

Mata and Straub are poised to make history for Concordia-St. Paul as they compete in their first NCAA Outdoor Championships, aiming for All-America recognition and setting the stage for future success in track and field.