Southern Miss' men's track and field season ended at the NCAA Championships with Tyler Hughes representing the team in high jump. Hughes joined teammate Tyler Nichols, who earned second team All-American honors with a 12th-place finish in long jump. The Golden Eagles concluded the season with two athletes competing at the national level after qualifying seven in the NCAA East Region First Rounds. Hughes, however, did not complete a successful jump at the championships. The program looks forward to the women's cross country season in fall 2026.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss had seven entries in the NCAA East Region First Rounds.
  • Tyler Nichols achieved a 12th-place finish in the men's long jump.
State of Play
  • Southern Miss wraps up the season with two athletes competing at the NCAA Championships.
  • The team aims to build on their performance for the 2027 season, including the upcoming women’s cross country campaign.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Southern Miss program will focus on developing talent for the next outdoor track and field season in 2027 and preparing for the women's cross country activities in the fall of 2026.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging conclusion with no successful marks at the national championships, Southern Miss remains optimistic about future seasons and continuing to enhance their competitive standing in NCAA track and field.