The William & Mary track and field team is set to compete in the Hokie Invitational in Blacksburg, Virginia, this weekend. Meanwhile, the Charlotte 49ers will participate in a double-header, facing the Orange & Purple Invitational in Clemson, South Carolina, on January 23, followed by the Hokie Invitational on January 23-24.
William & Mary Athletics announced that their track and field program will travel from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Blacksburg, Virginia, for the annual Hokie Invitational. The meet is scheduled to take place all day over the weekend, providing an opportunity for the Tribe athletes to compete in various events at Virginia Tech's facilities. This event marks a key early-season competition for the team as they build momentum in the indoor track season. The Charlotte 49ers track and field squad is preparing for a busy weekend with competitions split across two locations. On Friday, January 23, part of the team will head to Clemson, South Carolina, for the Orange & Purple Invitational. The following days, January 23 and 24, will see the 49ers joining other programs, including William & Mary, at the Hokie Invitational in Blacksburg. These meets represent standard early-season outings for collegiate track and field programs in the Atlantic region, allowing athletes to test their training progress amid the winter indoor schedule. No specific events or athlete highlights were detailed in the previews, but both teams expressed readiness for the challenges ahead.