By: Hunter McKay
Outdoor Meet 10: Kennesaw State at Conference USA Outdoor Championships
Date: May 16-18, 2024
Location: Dean A Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium (MTSU) | Murfreesboro, Tenn.
THE START LINE
The Kennesaw State track and field teams are set to compete at the Conference USA Outdoor Championships on May 16-18 in Murfreesboro.
This is KSU's first outdoor conference meet as a member of CUSA.
The meet will start Friday at 9:30 a.m. (CT) with the decathlon 100-meter dash. It will finish Saturday around 9:15 p.m. (CT) with the men's 4 x 400 relay.
LAST TEAM OUTDOOR MEET
KSU wrapped up the regular season at the Emory Last Chance Qualifier. The Owls had nine wins and set a school record.
NEXT UP
Athletes who rank among the top 48 in their respective event earn a berth into the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds in Jacksonville, Fla. May 28-31. In addition, the best 24 relays times advance to the NCAA First Rounds. Athletes with the top 12 times/marks and the best 12 relay teams at both the East and West First Rounds sites will qualify for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore. The decathlon and heptathlon will not be held during the NCAA Preliminary Rounds. Instead, the top 24 decathlon and heptathlon scores in the nation earn an automatic berth to the NCAA Championship site.
NEWS AND NOTES
» The Owls have the top marks in CUSA in six events on the men's side and two events on the women's side.
» The Owls have 16 athletes ranked in the top 48 in the NCAA East Region this season.
» KSU enters the weekend ranked 10th (men) and 11th (women) in the NCAA South Region.
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Kali Terza is the top rated Owl at No.10 in the NCAA East Region in the hammer throw.
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