FARGO, N.D. ? The North Dakota State men's track and field team will compete in the Bill Bergan Multi-Events and Invitational this weekend in Ames, Iowa. The heptathlon competition begins Thursday, Jan. 27 at 1 p.m. and concludes Friday. The invitational meet will be held Saturday, Jan. 29 with field events starting with the men's weight throw at 10:30 a.m. and running events beginning at 12 p.m. with the 60 meter hurdles preliminaries. The Bison will compete against host Iowa State, No. 15 Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, South Dakota State, North Dakota and Marquette.
Bison Men No. 15 in Midwest Region
The North Dakota State men's track and field team is No. 15 in the Midwest Region in the first United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) regional rankings announced Tuesday, Jan. 25. Fellow Summit League teams Oral Roberts (No. 12) and South Dakota State (No. 13) join the Bison in the poll.
Tetzlaff, Fitzke lead NDSU at Jack Johnson Classic
Sophomore Matt Tetzlaff and junior Travis Fitzke made their marks on the NDSU all-time performance charts at the Jack Johnson Classic on Saturday, Jan. 22. Tetzlaff finished third in the 60 meter hurdles in a personal best time of 7.99, which ranks sixth all-time. The top three finishers in the 60 hurdles all broke the previous meet record. Fitzke placed third in the mile with a personal best time of 4:10.47, which is eighth in NDSU history.
NDSU win five events at Bison Classic
Junior Travis Fitzke won the 1,000 meters in 2:28.78 to lead the team at the Bison Classic on Jan. 15. His time is ninth on the NDSU all-time performance charts. Freshman Donté Smart claimed the 60 meter title in 6.94, which is 10th on the all-time charts. Matt Tetzlaff won his second straight 60 meter hurdles title and Moses Heppner led the way in the 800 meters. The Bison also won the 4x400 relay.
Lillejord paces Bison at Holiday Invitational
At the Holiday Invitational on Dec. 4, redshirt freshman Andy Lillejord won the heptathlon with 5,254 points ranking fourth all-time at NDSU. He is also third in the nation in the event. Ryan Jenson's 4,599 points is seventh all-time at NDSU. Two Bison also cracked the all-time top 10 in the 300 meters. Doug Scott's time of 34.47 is third and Lee Dhein's time of 35.18 is sixth. Matt Tetzlaff took first in the 60 meter hurdles, while Kevin Jackson won the 60 meters. Andrew Balzer led a first through fifth sweep for the Bison in the 600 meters.
NDSU men tabbed to win fourth straight league title
The North Dakota State men's track and field team was unanimously selected as the 2010-11 Summit League indoor preseason favorite in vote of all seven of the league's head coaches. NDSU topped the poll with all six possible first place votes and 36 points. Southern Utah was second with 28 points and South Dakota State was third with 25 points. Oral Roberts was tabbed to finish fourth. UMKC, Western Illinois and Oakland rounded out the poll.
NDSU to host Summit League Championships
For the second year in a row, the Bison Sports Arena will be the home of the Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships. The league meet is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 27 and Monday, Feb. 28. Last season, the Bison claimed their third straight league title in the friendly confines of the BSA.
Larson returns for 32nd year
NDSU head men's track and field coach Don Larson is back for his 32nd season with the program. He has led the Bison to three Summit League indoor titles and two league outdoor titles. Larson has earned both league outdoor and indoor coach of the year honors twice.
