University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Friday, February 2
Lincoln, Neb.
8 a.m.
University of Northern Colorado
at
Nebraska Invitational
Photo by: Stormie Sickler
Thigpen Wins 5,000, Hayward Sets School Record in 800 at Nebraska Invitational
2/3/2024 9:57:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field
LINCOLN, Neb. – Northern Colorado track and field continued its indoor portion of its season and competed at the Nebraska Invitational on Friday and Saturday. The Bears had a couple of podium finishes and a school record.
Coach Angel Quote
"After a long weekend, I thought that we had solid performances throughout the meet. We had several breakthroughs across many event groups, and I am confident that we are on the verge of something special as we head into the championship phase of the season."
Event Winners
Julia Thigpen: 5000-meter run – 17:30
UNC School Records
Jesse Hayward: 800-meter run – 1:50.13 (leads Big Sky Conference with current time)
Top Podium Finishers
Jerome Campbell: 60-meter hurdles – 7.79 (second place)
Up Next
The Bears are at the Arkansas Invitational and UCCS Invitational on February 9 and 10.
UNC will then compete in the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships on February 22 – 24 in Spokane, Washington.
Coach Angel Quote
"After a long weekend, I thought that we had solid performances throughout the meet. We had several breakthroughs across many event groups, and I am confident that we are on the verge of something special as we head into the championship phase of the season."
Event Winners
Julia Thigpen: 5000-meter run – 17:30
UNC School Records
Jesse Hayward: 800-meter run – 1:50.13 (leads Big Sky Conference with current time)
Top Podium Finishers
Jerome Campbell: 60-meter hurdles – 7.79 (second place)
Up Next
The Bears are at the Arkansas Invitational and UCCS Invitational on February 9 and 10.
UNC will then compete in the Big Sky Conference Indoor Championships on February 22 – 24 in Spokane, Washington.
Players Mentioned
/ Men's Track & Field
/ Men's Track & Field
/ Women's Track & Field
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