University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
Wisconsin Windy City Invite
Bears Deliver Record Breaking Performances in Chicago
2/14/2025 7:53:00 PM | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Men's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field
The Bears tallied three season bests, four personal bests, two UNC All-Time records, and two Big Sky top 10 All-Time performances
CHICAGO – Northern Colorado completed their first day of competition at the Wisconsin Windy City Invite in Chicago at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center at Gately Park. The Bears tallied three season bests, four personal bests, two UNC All-Time records, and two Big Sky top 10 All-Time performances.
Zander Cruzan broke the UNC 400m record for the third time this season with 46.29, finishing first in the event. This places him third in the Big Sky All-Time Top 10. Donovan Castillo also finished with a solid performance in the 400m event, finishing fifth overall with a time of 47.48.
Regina Mpigachai broke her own 800m record, which she set at the New Mexico Team Open two weeks ago, finishing with a time of 2:05.73. This places her 5th on the Big Sky All-Time Top 10 list.
Wendira Moss recorded a season best time of 7.79 in the 60m prelims, followed by Kiana Van Haaren who finished with a time of 7.97. The Bears finished the men's 60m hurdles prelims with Jerome Campbell coming in first place, followed by Moise Bennett with a season best time of 8.24q and Jaydon Sundbye with a personal best time of 8.52.
Nathan Plant recorded a personal best time in the 600m, finishing with a time of 1:20.99. Isaac Rascon rounded out the list of Bears who recorded personal best times, finishing the 5000m with a time of 14:51.01.
COACHES CORNER
Director of Track & Field Wayne Angel shared his thoughts on the team's performance:
"I am so proud of our Bears—they competed hard and represented both the Big Sky and Northern Colorado today. Regina and Zander showed what a few highly motivated Bears can achieve. Zander broke his own school record on his way to winning the invitational 400m.
Regina continues to establish herself as one of the top middle-distance runners in the Big Sky. Her school record today puts her in a great position to do something special at the Big Sky Championships in a couple of weeks.
Our hurdlers looked strong today, and Jerome is poised for a big performance tomorrow—he has the leading time heading into the semifinals.
Overall, I'm pleased with all the personal bests and the positive momentum we're carrying into tomorrow."
RESULTS
Men
60m Prelims
24. Edgar Garcia – 6.94
27. Floyd Samuels Jr. - 7.01
33. Digby Marshall – 7.43
60m Hurdles Prelims
1. Jerome Campbell – 7.61q
21. Moise Bennett – 8.24q (SB)
25. Jaydon Sundbye – 8.52 (PR)
400m
1. Zander Cruzan – 46.29 (PR) (NCAA #20)
5. Donovan Castillo – 47.48
600m
9. Nathan Plant – 1:20.99 (PR)
5000m
10. Isaac Rascon – 14:51.01 (PR)
Long Jump
5. Digby Marshall – 6.38m
Women
60m Prelims
37. Wendira Moss – 7.79 (SB)
42. Kiana Van Haaren – 7.97
400m
8. Wendira Moss - 56.38
800m
2. Regina Mpigachai – 2:05.73 (SB) (NCAA #44)
Long Jump Invite
5. Kiana Van Haaren 5.85m
Long Jump
20. Jaelynn Lane – 5.01m
UP NEXT
The Bears will continue competition in Chicago on Saturday for the second and final day of the meet. Field events are scheduled to start at 11 a.m. Track events will run concurrently, with the championship section set for 2:10 p.m.
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