North Dakota State's women's track and field team captured the team title at the Mark Colligan Memorial indoor meet on January 24, defeating host Nebraska, Boise State, and Wichita State. Nebraska's men finished first in their division, highlighted by dominant performances in throwing events. Standout results included school records and personal bests across multiple disciplines.
The Mark Colligan Memorial, hosted by Nebraska at the Devaney Center in Lincoln, showcased early-season talent on January 24, 2026. For the women, North Dakota State edged out the Huskers to claim the overall team victory, as reported by Bison athletics. Nebraska secured second place, with strong contributions in field events.
Nebraska's throwing squad dominated, taking at least three of the top four spots in each throwing event. Senior Miné De Klerk set a personal record of 60 feet 3.25 inches in the shot put, surpassing her previous best of 58 feet 7.5 inches despite a recent injury. "I've been struggling to get over 60 feet for probably three years now," De Klerk said. "I feel like now that I've crossed the barrier, I'll be fine." Amelia Flynt and freshman Jolina Lange followed in second and third.
In the weight throw, sophomore Donna Douglas led the women with 63 feet 6 inches for gold. Junior Noa Isaia won the men's event at 69 feet 7 inches, completing a top-four sweep for Nebraska. Freshman Hencu Lamberts took the men's shot put with 59 feet 5 inches.
Track highlights included junior Berlyn Schutz setting a school record in the women's 800m at 2:04.81, with Jaylee Wingate third at 2:06.90, the second-fastest in program history. In the men's 800m, Kaleb Sharp and William McDavid finished first and second within 0.05 seconds. Nebraska swept the top three in the women's 600m, led by Sydney Drevlow's 1:37.17, and won both 4x400m relays.
For North Dakota State men, sophomore Kaleb Foltz broke the school record in the 600m, topping Bison performances. Other notable NDSU women included Soraya Espino, Ella Gardner, and Reese Rogowski, contributing to the team win. Nebraska jumping coach Dusty Jonas noted the meet's value: "As an athlete, you kind of learn in a meet like this." The Huskers next compete at Kansas State's Dodds Invite.
