Huskers Earn 50 Entries to NCAA West First Round

The Nebraska track and field program earned 50 entries to the NCAA West First Round, which will be held at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Ark., from May 27-30.

Field events will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday with track events beginning at 6 p.m. the first two days. 

On Friday and Saturday, field events will begin at 1 p.m. with track events starting at 5 p.m. 

Athletes who rank among the top 48 in their respective events earned berths into the NCAA West and NCAA East First Rounds, as well as the 24 best relay times. 

The top 12 competitors from each individual event and the top 12 teams from each relay event at the two regional meets will advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, set for June 10-13 at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. 

The Huskers are coming off a pair of top-five team finishes at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships at the Nebraska Outdoor Track on May 15-17. The NU men earned a tie for second with 81 team points, while the women also scored 81 team points and placed fifth. 

The Huskers compiled five individual Big Ten champions: James Ledbetter (400m Hurdles), Dyson Wicker (Pole Vault), Keyshawn Strachan (Javelin), Kelsie Belquist (400m Hurdles) and Axelina Johansson (Shot Put). 

NCAA West First Round
Date: May 27-30
Location: Fayetteville, Ark. (John McDonnell Field)
Start Times (CT): Wednesday - Field Events: 9:30 a.m. / Track Events: 6 p.m.; Thursday - Field Events: 9:30 a.m. / Track Events: 6 p.m.; Friday - Field Events: 1 p.m. / Track Events: 5 p.m.; Saturday - Field Events: 1 p.m. / Track Events: 5 p.m.

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