University of Northern Colorado Athletics
University of Northern Colorado
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Rogers Moves to No. 2 All-Time to Lead Bears’ Strong Showing
1/30/2026 8:48:00 PM | Men's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Indoor Track & Field
GREELEY, Colo. – The University of Northern Colorado track & field program continued to build momentum Friday with a series of strong individual performances and record-book movement across both the men's and women's squads.
On the women's side, Kiana Van Haaren led the Bears in the horizontal jumps with a fourth-place finish in the long jump, posting a mark of 5.89 meters (19-4). In the high jump, April Necaise delivered another consistent outing, clearing 1.68 meters (5-6.00) to finish third. The mark nudged her own standard by .01 meters and reaffirmed her position at No. 7 on UNC's all-time high jump list. On the track, Monique Stewart added a sixth-place finish in the 400 meters, crossing the line in 56.98 seconds.
The men's team saw multiple standout efforts, highlighted by Tyler Rogers' performance in the long jump. Rogers recorded a leap of 7.40 meters (24-3.50) to place third overall and move to No. 2 all-time in program history. Digby Marshall followed with a mark of 6.51 meters (21-4.25) for a 23rd-place finish. In the 400 meters, Raphael Egbuchilem continued his strong indoor season with a runner-up showing, clocking a time of 47.99. The Bears also tested depth in the sprints, with Christopher Cheatham (22.09) and Johnny Fisher (22.28) competing in the unseeded 200 meters, while Edgar Garcia finished 13th in the invitational section of the event at 22.04.
WOMEN'S RESULTS
Long Jump
4. Kiana Van Haaren – 5.89m (19-4)
High Jump
3. April Necaise – 1.68m (5-6.00), UNC No. 7 All-Time
400m
6. Monique Stewart – 56.98
MEN'S RESULTS
Long Jump
3. Tyler Rogers – 7.40m (24-3.50), No. 2 UNC All-Time
23. Digby Marshall – 6.51m (21-4.25)
200m Unseeded
30. Christopher Cheatham – 22.09
38. Johnny Fisher – 22.28
400m
2. Raphael Egbuchilem – 47.99
200m Invitational
13. Edgar Garcia – 22.04
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