The Texas A&M track and field team will host the Ted Nelson Invitational on January 23-24, 2026, at the R.A. 'Murray' Fasken '38 Indoor Track & Field facility in College Station. The University of Houston program heads to the two-day event, starting Friday at 4 p.m., following a strong season opener with 11 victories.
Texas A&M's track and field squad returns home for the Ted Nelson Invitational, marking a key early-season competition in College Station. The meet, set for January 23-24, 2026, will take place inside the R.A. 'Murray' Fasken '38 Indoor Track & Field facility, providing a platform for athletes from various programs to showcase their skills.
From the University of Houston's perspective, the Cougars arrive with momentum after dominating the Leonard Hilton Memorial Invitational on January 10, where they secured 11 event wins. Standout performances included graduate Jamar Marshall Jr.'s victory in the men's 60-meter hurdles (7.71 seconds), earning him Big 12 Track & Field Athlete of the Week honors. Freshman Zac Miller set a meet record in the men's 3,000 meters with 8:11.89, while sophomore Addison Hite claimed the women's 3,000 meters in 9:38.97, achieving a program top-four mark.
Other highlights from Houston's opener featured freshman Dominic Harper's 21.12 in the men's 200 meters, sophomore Kali Magana's 1:24.08 in the women's 600 yards, and a sweep in the men's 60-meter dash by freshmen Sean Aigboboh (6.74) and Micah Washington (6.78). The women's 4x400 relay, with freshmen Kamree Wolridge and Jada Stanford, senior Matilde Ochoa, and junior Michaela Mouton, finished first in 3:46.49. Senior Kaycee McCoy won the women's 60-meter hurdles (8.18) and placed second in the 60-meter dash (7.48 personal best).
Field event successes included senior Zaeda Houff's personal best throw of 18.25 meters in the women's weight throw, sophomore Sydney Freeman's 15.20 meters in shot put (seventh in program history), and multiple podium finishes in jumps and vaults. These results position Houston as a contender at the Ted Nelson Invitational, where they aim to build on their early-season form against Texas A&M and other competitors.
