The University of North Texas track and field program has claimed both men's and women's athlete of the week awards in the American Conference. Junior Chase Lehr and junior Aariyana Williams earned the honors for their performances. The announcement came from Irving on February 3, 2026.
In a strong showing for the Mean Green, the UNT track and field team dominated the latest American Conference weekly awards. Junior Chase Lehr was selected as the Men's Track Athlete of the Week, while junior Aariyana Williams received the Women's Track Athlete of the Week recognition. This sweep highlights the program's depth and talent in the discipline.
The awards were announced on February 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., underscoring UNT's competitive edge in track and field/cross country events. Both athletes, as juniors, represent the rising prowess of the team within the conference. Details of their specific achievements were not detailed in the release, but the honors affirm their standout contributions to recent competitions.
This recognition boosts UNT's profile ahead of upcoming meets, reinforcing the Mean Green's status in collegiate athletics.
