Holtzen Books Return Trip to NCAA Championships

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (May 29, 2026) – Senior Ryker Holtzen punched his ticket to the NCAA Championships as senior Jacob White and sophomore Solomon Holden-Betts conclude their seasons at the NCAA West First Round, Friday. Holtzen will return to the NCAA Championships after winning his heat of the 3,000-meter steeplechase. Running out of heat three, he crossed the line with a time of 8:36.81 to pick up the big "Q" with the 11th best time at the west regional. The senior from Idaho Falls, Idaho, slowly pushed to second place and made his move into first just before the final water...