undefined Women’s Indoor Track & Field News

Wisconsin's Byrne to Retire Concluding One of the Most Decorated Careers in Program History

Big Ten Communications — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Washington's Moll Named National Field Athlete of the Year

Big Ten Communications — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Big Ten Announces Women’s Indoor Track & Field Postseason Awards

Unknown — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced the 2026 Big Ten Women’s Indoor Track and Field postseason individual award recipients on Wednesday, as selected by the conference’s head coaches.

Oregon’s Wilma Nielsen was named Women’s Track Athlete of the Year, while Nebraska’s Axelina Johansson was voted for Field Athlete of the Year and Oregon’s Liisa-Maria Lusti was named Freshman of the Year.

Nielsen claimed two NCAA titles in Fayetteville this past weekend. In a stacked group, the senior reclaimed the throne in the mile with a time of 4:40.06. The senior also played a crucial part in the 1600m leg of the Duck’s Distance Medley Relay title, as she pulled away in the final lap from runner-up South Carolina. The group of Juliet Cherubet, Lakely Doht-Barron, Silan Ayyildiz and Nielsen finished with a time of 10:48.76. She also becomes the first Oregon athlete to win Track Athlete of the Year honors.

Nebraska’s Johansson, the NCAA-record holder in shot put, lived up to her name and won the NCAA title in Arkansas. Her winning throw of 19.55m (64-1 ¾) was the only throw over 19-meters. Johansson becomes the first Nebraska athlete to win Indoor Field Athlete of the Year honors since the Corn Huskers joined the Big Ten. Johansson previously won the Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year award in 2023.

Lusti was crowned NCAA Champion in the pentathlon after recording a season-best 4,498 points, moving into a tie for the No. 15 performer in collegiate history. To take the overall lead, she recorded a lifetime-best of 6.63m (21-9) in the long jump. She is the first Oregon athlete to win Freshman of the Year honors.

Earlier this month, the Big Ten announced the award recipients for Track Athlete of the Championships, Field Athlete of the Championships and Coach of the Year, as well as the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honorees.

Women’s Indoor Track & Field Honorees

Track Athlete of the Year

Wilma Nielsen, ORE

Field Athlete of the Year

Axelina Johansson, NEB

Freshman of the Year

Liisa-Maria Lusti, ORE

Big Ten Shines at NCAA Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships

Unknown — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Championship Central | Final Results

Rosemont, ILL. – Eight Big Ten student-athletes were crowned NCAA Championships on Saturday evening at the Randal Tyson Track Center in Fayetteville, Ark., which is the most individual NCAA Champions in a single season in Big Ten history. Two Big Ten teams also placed within the top three, as Oregon finished second overall with 44 points, and Illinois narrowly finished behind the Ducks with 42 points.

The Ducks led all Big Ten schools with four individual Champions. Aaliyah McCormick won the 60m Hurdles with a time of 7.86. After coming short in the Big Ten Championships, Wilma Nielsen reclaimed the throne in the Mile with a time of 4:40.06. Oregon’s Distance Medley Relay team of Juliet Cherubet, Lakely Doht-Barron, Silan Ayyildiz, and Wilma Nielsen captured the title with a time of 10:48.76. Freshman Liisa Maria-Lusti captured the pentathlon after securing a score of 4498.

The Big Ten also reigned supreme in throws, as Nebraska’s NCAA-record holder Axelina Johansson captured the Shot Put title with a throw of 19.55m (64-1 ¾), which was more than a whole meter greater than second place. Minnesota’s Anthonett Nabwe, who fell to Illinois’ Phethisang Makhethe in the Big Ten Championships, reversed the result this time around with a throw of 25.13m (82-5 ½) to claim the title.

Illinois Sophia Beckmon claimed the long jump with a mark of 6.84m (22-5 ¼). Beckmon’s title makes her the first Big Ten woman to win the indoor national title in three major jump events (high jump, long jump, triple jump).

Washington’s Hana Moll was victorious in pole vault with a mark of 15-8 ½. Moll easily surpassed the meet record she set last year with her sister Amanda, posting the highest clearance ever at an NCAA meet, indoors or out. It also marks her third national title.

The Big Ten Track Athlete of the Year, Field Athlete of the Year, and Freshman of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, March 18.

The Big Ten earned 72 All-America certificates at the NCAAs, which will be made official this week by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

ALL-AMERICAN – WOMEN
First Team (Places 1-8)
Sophia Beckmon, Illinois, 1^st, Long Jump
Aaliyah McCormick, Oregon, 1^st, 60m Hurdles
Wilma Nielsen, Oregon, 1^st, Mile
Liisa-Maria Lusti, Oregon, 1^st, Pentathlon
Anthonett Nabwe, Minnesota, 1^st, Weight Throw
Axelina Johansson, Nebraska, 1^st, Shot Put
Juliet Cherubet, Oregon, 1^st, Distance Medley Relay
Lakely Doht-Barron, Oregon, 1^st, Distance Medley Relay
Silan Ayyildiz, Oregon, 1^st, Distance Medley Relay
Wilma Nielsen, Oregon, 1^st, Distance Medley Relay
Hana Moll, Washington, 1^st, Pole Vault
JaiCieonna Gero-Holt, Illinois, 2^nd, Pentathlon
Phethisang Makhethe, Illinois, 2^nd, Weight Throw
Rose Yeboah, Illinois, 2^nd, High Jump
Madison Whyte, USC, 2^nd, 400m
Yanla Ndjip-Nyemeck, UCLA, 2^nd, 60m Hurdles
JaiCieonna Gero-Holt, Illinois, 4^th, High Jump
Jordan Koskondy, Illinois, 5^th, Weight Throw
Mine De Klerk, Nebraska, 5^th, Shot Put
Maddie Pitts, Penn State, 5^th, Pentathlon
Chioma Nwachukwu, 6^th, 4x400m
Damaris Mutunga, 6^th, 4x400m
Izzy Zahn, Iowa, 6^th, 4x400m
Olicia Lucas, Iowa, 6^th, 4x400m
Zoie Dundon, Minnesota, 6^th, 800m
Silan Ayyildiz, Oregon, 6^th, Mile
Ela Velepec, Nebraska, 7^th, High Jump
Karsyn Leeling, Nebraska, 7^th, High Jump
Rhianna Phipps, Nebraska, 7^th, Triple Jump
Dajaz DeFrand, USC, 7^th, 60m
Taylor Kesner, Wisconsin, 7^th, Weight Throw
Elizabeth Tapper, Michigan, 8^th, Shot Put
Juliet Cherubet, Oregon, 8^th, Mile
Brianna Selby, USC, 8^th, 60m
Dajaz DeFrand, USC, 8^th, 200m

Second Team (Places 9-16)
Hedley Streit, Minnesota, 9^th, Weight Throw
Berlyn Schutz, Nebraska, 9^th, Mile
Mia Brahe-Pedersen, USC, 9^th, 200m
Christine Mallard, USC, 9^th, 4x400m
Joelle Trepagnier, USC, 9^th, 4x400m
Madison Mosby, USC, 9^th, 4x400m
Madison Whyte, USC, 9^th, 4x400m
Mia Morello, Illinois, 10^th, Pole Vault
Elle Adrian, Michigan State, 10^th, Weight Throw
Mia Cochran, Washington, 10^th, Mile
Chloe Foerster, Washington, 10^th, Distance Medley Relay
Chloe Symon, Washington, 10^th, Distance Medley Relay
Jenica Swartz, Washington, 10^th, Distance Medley Relay
Julia David-Smith, Washington, 10^th, Distance Medley Relay
Veronica Vacca, Washington, 10^th, Pole Vault
Diana Cherotich, Oregon, 10^th, 5,000m
Christine Mallard, USC, 10^th, 200m
Oluwatomilayo Akintunde, Illinois, 11^th, Weight Throw
Chima Nwachukwu, Iowa, 11^th, 400m
Boh Ritchie, Penn State, 11^th, 800m
Valentina Fakrogha, UCLA, 11^th, High Jump
Ashley Erasmus, USC, 11^th, Shot Put
Mercy Honest, Illinois, 12^th, Triple Jump
Veronica Hargrave, Indiana, 12^th, 800m
Elizabeth Ndudi, Illinois, 13^th, Long Jump
Katharina Graman, Illinois, 13^th, Triple Jump
Meagan Humphries, Illinois, 13^th, Pentathlon
Aniya Mosley, Ohio State, 13^th, 800m
Chloe Foerester, Washington, 13^th, Mile
Lucie Kienast, Illinois, 14^th, Pentathlon
Diarra Sow, Minnesota, 14^th, Triple Jump
Silan Ayyildiz, Oregon, 14^th, 3,000m
Romi Tamir, Illinois, 15^th, Triple Jump
Chloe Thomas, Washington, 15^th, 5,000m
Hayley Kitching, Penn State, 15^th, 800m
Tolulope Akinduro, Maryland, 16^th, Triple Jump
Amelia Flynt, Nebraska, 16^th, Shot Put

2026 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships Central

Unknown — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

March 13-14, 2026
Fayetteville, Arkansas - Randal Tyson Track Center

LIVE RESULTS | ESPN/ESPN+ | TICKETS

BIG TEN ACCEPTED ENTRIES | NCAA ACCEPTED ENTRIES: MEN | WOMEN

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS CENTRAL

Schedule of Events (all times CT local to event)

Friday, March 13
Time	Event
11:00 a.m.	Men's 60m (heptathlon)
11:15 a.m.	Women's 60m hurdles (pentathlon)
11:40 a.m.	Men's Long Jump (heptathlon)
12:00 p.m.	Women's High Jump (pentathlon)
12:50 p.m.	Men's Shot Put (heptathlon)
2:00 p.m.	Men's High Jump (heptathlon)
2:10 p.m.	Women's Shot Put (pentathlon)
3:10 p.m.	Women's Long Jump (pentathlon)
4:00 p.m.	Men's Weight Throw (prelims & final)
4:45 p.m.	Women's Long Jump (prelims & final)
4:45 p.m.	Men's Pole Vault (prelims & final)
5:00 p.m.	Women's 800m (pent.)
5:05 p.m.	Women's Mile (semifinal)
5:20 p.m.	Men's Mile (semifinal)
5:35 p.m.	Women's 60m (semifinal)
5:45 p.m.	Men's 60m (semifinal)
5:55 p.m.	Women's 400m (semifinal)
6:10 p.m.	Men's 400m (semifinal)
6:25 p.m.	Women's 800m (semifinal)
6:35 p.m.	Men's 800m (semifinal)
6:45 p.m.	Women's 60m Hurdles (semifinal)
6:55 p.m.	Women's 60m Hurdles (semifinal)
7:00 p.m.	Men's Long Jump (prelims & final)
7:05 p.m.	Women's 5000m (final)
7:25 p.m.	Men's 5000m (final)
7:30 p.m.	Men's Weight Throw (prelims & final)
7:45 p.m.	Women's 200m (semifinal)
8:00 p.m.	Men's 200m (semifinal)
8:15 p.m.	Women's Distance Medley Relay (final)
8:30 p.m.	Men's Distance Medley Relay (final)

Saturday, March 14
11:00 a.m.	Men's 60m Hurdles (heptathlon)
11:50 a.m.	Men's Pole Vault (heptathlon)
1:00 p.m.	Men's Shot Put (prelims & final)
1:45 p.m.	Men's High Jump (final)
1:45 p.m.	Women's High Jump (final)
2:30 p.m.	Women's Triple Jump (prelims & final)
2:45 p.m.	Men's Shot Put (prelims & final)
4:00 p.m.	Women's Pole Vault (final)
4:10 p.m.	Women's Mile (final)
4:20 p.m.	Men's Mile (final)
4:30 p.m.	Women's 60m (final)
4:40 p.m.	Men's 60m (final)
4:50 p.m.	Women's 400m (final)
5:00 p.m.	Men's 400m (final)
5:00 p.m.	Men's Triple Jump (prelims & finals)
5:10 p.m.	Women's 800m (final)
5:20 p.m.	Men's 800m (final)
5:30 p.m.	Women's 200m (final)
5:40 p.m.	Men's 200m (final)
5:50 p.m.	Women's 60m Hurdles (final)
6:00 p.m.	Men's 60m Hurdles (final)
6:10 p.m.	Women's 3000m (final)
6:25 p.m.	Men's 3000m (final)
6:40 p.m.	Women's 4x400 Relay (final)
6:55 p.m.	Men's 4x400 Relay (final)

School Information
School	Home	Roster	Schedule
Illinois	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Indiana	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Iowa	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Maryland	Women	Women	Women
Michigan	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Michigan State	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Minnesota	Women	Women	Women
Nebraska	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Northwestern	Women	Women	Women
Ohio State	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Oregon	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Penn State	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Purdue	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Rutgers	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
UCLA	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
USC	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Washington	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Wisconsin	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women

Big Ten Reveals Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championship Honors

Unknown — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference announced the 2026 Big Ten Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championship award winners on Wednesday, as selected by the conference’s head coaches. The championship meet was held last weekend at the Fall Creek Pavilion in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Oregon’s Silan Ayyildiz won Women’s Track Athlete of the Championships, while Nebraska’s Axelina Johansson was selected as Field Athlete of the Championships and Ducks’ head coach Jerry Schumacher was tabbed as Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second-consecutive year.

Ayyildiz added to resume after being an integral part of Oregon’s dominance in distance events, successfully winning the mile with a time of 4:37.88) and 5,000m with a facility record time of 15:37.90. She also placed second in the 3,000m (8:53.87) behind teammate Juliet Cherubet. Ayyildiz also won Cross Country Athlete of the Year in 2024 and 2025.

Johansson, the NCAA record holder in shotput, claimed first place in the event at the Big Ten Championships with a mark of 19.47m (63-10 ½). The next closest throw was almost an entire meter short of her best mark on the day.

Schumacher claimed his second coach of the year honors after leading Oregon to its second Big Ten Indoor Women’s Championship. Schumacher has won four out of five of the Championships between Women’s Cross Country and Indoor Track and Outdoor Track and Field since joining the Conference.

The Big Ten Conference office recognizes one student-athlete from each team as Sportsmanship Award Honorees. The student-athletes chosen are individuals who have distinguished themselves through sportsmanship and ethical behavior. In addition, the student-athletes must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated good citizenship outside of the sports-competition setting. Honorees are now candidates for the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award, as the conference office will honor one male and one female student-athlete from each institution at the end of the academic year.

The Big Ten will announce Track Athlete of the Year, Field Athlete of the Year and Freshman of the Year following the conclusion of the NCAA Championships, which are scheduled for March 13-14 at Virginia Beach Sports Center.

Women’s Indoor Track & Field Honorees

Track Athlete of the Championships
Silan Ayyildiz, Oregon

Field Athlete of the Championships
Axelina Johansson, Nebraska

Coach of the Year
Jerry Schumacher, Oregon

Unanimous selection in ALL CAPS

Women’s Indoor Track & Field Sportsmanship Honorees
Kennady Anderson, Illinois
Amelia Dodds, Indiana
Princess Uche, Iowa
Tolulope Akinduro, Maryland
Amare Harlan, Michigan
Sarah Forsyth, Michigan State
Diarra Sow, Minnesota
Grace Parsons, Nebraska
Skye Ellis, Northwestern
Aniya Mosley, Ohio State
Katie Clute, Oregon
Maddie Pitts, Penn State
Angelina Amefia, Purdue
Charlee Crawford, Rutgers
Kapiolani Coleman, UCLA
Madison Whyte, USC
Hana Moll, Washington
Kylie Finger, Wisconsin

Oregon Captures Big Ten Women’s Indoor Track and Field Championships presented by Allstate

Unknown — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Championship Central | Final Results

Indianapolis, IND. – The Oregon Ducks won the Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships presented by Allstate on Saturday. This is head coach Jerry Schumacher's second indoor championship with the Ducks.

Illinois was this year’s runner-up with 93 points, while USC finished third with 81 points. Nebraska (63.5 points) and Washington (54 points) rounded out the top five.

The Ducks took home four individual Big Ten titles, as Silan Ayyildiz won the 5,000m with a time of 15:37.90 and the mile with a time of 4:37.88. Juliet Cherubet recorded a meet record in the 3,000m (8:53.81) and Aaliyah McCormick set a meet record in the 60m hurdles (7.89).

The Big Ten Track Athlete of the Championships, Field Athlete of the Championships, Coach of the Year and Sportsmanship Award honorees will be announced on Wednesday (March 4). The Big Ten Track Athlete of the Year, Field Athlete of the Year and Freshman of the Year will be announced following the NCAA Indoor Championships.

The following are this year’s All-Big Ten Women’s Indoor Track & Field honorees:

All Big-Ten First Team:
Meagan Humphries, ILL
Phethisang Makhethe, ILL
Sophia Beckmon, ILL
Rose Yeboah, ILL
Rhianna Phipps, NEB
Axelina Johansson, NEB
Aaliyah McCormick, ORE
Juliet Cherubet, ORE
Silan Ayyildiz, ORE
Aniya Mosley, OSU
Hayley Kitching, PSU
Chloe Foerster, WASH
Chloe Thomas, WASH
Chloe Symon, WASH
Hana Moll, WASH
Mia Cochran, WASH
Brianna Selby, USC
Christine Mallard, USC
Dajaz DeFrand, USC
Madison Whyte, USC
Madison Mosby, USC

All-Big Ten Second Team:
JaiCienno-Gero, ILL
Veronica Hargrave, IND
Damaris Mutunga, IOWA
Chioma Nwachukwu, IOWA
Olicia Lucas, IOWA
Izzy Zahn, IOWA
Tolulope Akinduro, MD
Anthonett Nabwe, MINN
Isabelle Schmitz, MINN
Nadia Phillips, MINN
Laubenra Ben, MINN
Zoie Dundon, MINN
Karsyn Leeling, NEB
Mine De Klerk, NEB
Diana Cherotich, ORE
Liisa-Maria Lusti, ORE
Wilma Nielsen, ORE
Aniya Mosley, OSU
Taylor Snear, UCLA
Yanla Ndjip-Nyemeck, UCLA
Olivia Pace, USC
Veronica Vacca, WASH

All-Big Ten Freshman Team:
JaiCienno-Gero, ILL
Josie Page, IND
Jolina Lange, NEB
Liisa-Maria Lust, ORE
Diana Cherotich, ORE
Boh Ritchie, PSU
Chloe Symon, WASH
Veronica Vacca, WASH

2026 Big Ten Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships

Unknown — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

FEBRUARY 26-28
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (INDIANA STATE FAIRGROUNDS)

LIVE RESULTS | USTFCCCA POLLS | TFRRS PERFORMANCE LISTS | MEN'S RECORD BOOK | WOMEN'S RECORD BOOK

MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP MERCHANDISE | WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS MERCHANDISE

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2026 Big Ten Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field Championships Schedule (all times Eastern [local to site], approximate and subject to change) [ PDF Version ]

Thursday, Feb. 26
11:20 a.m.	National Anthem
11:30 a.m.	Heptathlon 60m (men - event 1)
11:45 a.m.	Pentathlon 60m Hurdles (women - event 1)
12:15 p.m.	Heptathlon Long Jump (men - event 2)
12:40 p.m.	Pentathlon High Jump (women - event 2)
1:30 p.m.	Heptathlon Shot Put (men - event 3)
2:00 p.m.	Women's Pole Vault (trials & finals)
2:30 .m.	Women's 5,000m (finals)
2:45 p.m.	Pentathlon Shot Put (women - event 3)
2:55 p.m.	Men's 5,000m (finals)
3:15 p.m.	Women's 600m (trials)
3:15 p.m.	Heptathlon High Jump (men - event 4)
3:50 p.m.	Men's 600m (trials)
4:25 p.m.	Women's 200m (trials)
4:45 p.m.	Pentathlon Long Jump (women - event 4)
4:55 p.m.	Men's 200m (trials)
5:30 p.m.	Women's 5,000m (finals)
5:55 p.m.	Men's 5,000m (finals)
6:15 p.m.	Pentathlon 800m (women - event 5)
6:25 p.m.	Women's Distance Medley Relay (finals)
6:55 p.m.	Men's Distance Medley Relay (finals)

Friday, Feb. 27
11:20 a.m.	National Anthem
11:30 a.m.	Heptathlon 60m Hurdles (men - event 5)
11:30 a.m.	Women's Weight Throw (trials & finals)
11:30 a.m.	Women's Long Jump (trials & finals)
1:00 p.m.	Heptathlon Pole Vault (men - event 6)
1:00 p.m.	Women's High Jump (trials & finals)
2:30 p.m.	Women's Mile Run (trials)
3:00 p.m.	Men's Mile Run (trials)
3:00 p.m.	Men's Long Jump (trials & finals)
3:15 p.m.	Men's Weight Throw (trials & finals)
3:25 p.m.	Women's 400m (trials)
3:55 p.m.	Men's 400m (trials)
4:20 p.m.	Heptathlon 1,000m (men - event 7)
4:35 p.m.	Women's 60m (trials)
5:00 p.m.	Men's 60m (trials)
5:25 p.m.	Women's 800m (trials)
5:50 p.m.	Men's 800m (trials)
6:10 p.m.	Women's 60m Hurdles (trials)
6:35 p.m.	Men's 60m Hurdles (trials)

Saturday, Feb. 28
11:20 a.m.	National Anthem
11:30 a.m.	Men's High Jump (trials & finals)
11:30 a.m.	Women's Triple Jump (trials & finals)
12:00 p.m.	Women's Shot Put (trials & finals)
12:30 p.m.	Men's Pole Vault (trials & finals)
1:30 p.m.	Women's 3,000m (finals)
1:45 p.m.	Men's 3,000m (finals)
2:00 p.m.	Women's Mile Run (finals)
2:10 p.m.	Men's Mile Run (finals)
2:20 p.m.	Women's 400m (finals)
2:30 p.m.	Men's 400m (finals)
2:40 p.m.	Women's 60m (finals)
2:50 p.m.	Men's 60m (finals)
3:00 p.m.	Men's Triple Jump (trials & finals)
3:00 p.m.	Women's 800m (finals)
3:10 p.m.	Men's 800m (finals)
3:15 p.m.	Men's Shot Put (trials & finals)
3:20 p.m.	Women's 60m Hurdles (finals)
3:30 p.m.	Men's 60m Hurdles (finals)
3:40 p.m.	Women's 600m (finals)
3:50 p.m.	Men's 600m (finals)
4:00 p.m.	Women's 200m (finals)
4:10 p.m.	Men's 200m (finals)
4:20 p.m.	Women's 3,000m (finals)
4:35 p.m.	Men's 3,000m (finals)
4:50 p.m.	Women's 4x400m Relay (finals)
5:20 p.m.	Men's 4x400m Relay (finals)
5:50 p.m.	AWARDS PRESENTATION

School Information
School	Home	Roster	Schedule
Illinois	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Indiana	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Iowa	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Maryland	Women	Women	Women
Michigan	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Michigan State	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Minnesota	Women	Women	Women
Nebraska	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Northwestern	Women	Women	Women
Ohio State	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Oregon	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Penn State	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Purdue	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Rutgers	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
UCLA	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
USC	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Washington	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women
Wisconsin	Men \| Women	Men \| Women	Men \| Women

Big Ten Receives 2026 NCAA/MOAA Opportunities & Impact Award

Unknown — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- The Big Ten Conference has been named the Division I winner of the 2026 NCAA/MOAA Opportunities and Impact Award, the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association — an affiliate of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics — announced Thursday.

READ: NCAA and MOAA announce 2026 Opportunities and Impact Award recipients

The award recognizes and celebrates the initiatives, programs and efforts of athletics departments and conference offices in Divisions I, II and III that embrace environments of belonging and well-being and elevate the student-athlete voice in intercollegiate athletics communities. NCAA and MOAA representatives will present the awards June 7-10 in Las Vegas during the MOAA Symposium.

"We're proud to accept this honor on behalf of our 18 schools, whose support makes these initiatives possible," Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti said.

Omar Brown, Big Ten senior vice president for community and impact, added, "This humbling recognition is a direct result of the leadership and alignment we have from Commissioner Petitti, throughout the conference office, and in collaboration with our campuses. Big Ten student-athletes always are aiming for excellence in competition, in the classroom and in their communities. We will continue to build on this foundation to create transformational opportunities for their development and deliver impact to the many locales we call home across the nation throughout the year."

The Big Ten Conference continues to engage, educate and empower its student-athletes, coaches, administrators and its broader community base with programs, initiatives and engagements that make a difference and encourage positive change. For four years, student-athletes from Big Ten schools have traveled to Alabama for an immersive journey that included learning about the Civil Rights Movement, visits to historic sites, community service projects and panel sessions with local leaders. The Big Ten has also added new elements to the transformative experience each year to deepen understanding and inspire civic responsibility.

WATCH: Big Ten Community & Impact makes a difference

Additionally, the conference creates leadership opportunities for its student-athletes. It partners with James Russell Lowell Elementary School in Indianapolis, connecting its 18 member schools with classrooms that include mentorship and encouragement via virtual meetings.

Another one of its many initiatives are structured conversations with administrators, coaches, athletes and employees to gather feedback and to inform future strategies. Examples include conducting student-athlete experience exit surveys and hosting standing committees, commissions and leadership councils to discuss progress, share feedback and assess strategic alignment. The conference also hosts numerous inclusive programs such as United as One, the B1G Fellows Program, the Student-Athlete Issues Commission, The Women's Volleyball Mentorship Program and the CBS Sports Ambassador Program & Sports Journalism Initiative. The conference also promotes several awards programs, which includes the Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award to recognize student-athletes who demonstrate leadership, service and volunteerism.

WATCH: Indiana honorees receive their Jackie Robinson Award jackets

WATCH: Purdue's Devin Mockobee dons his jacket while being recognized at Boilermakers basketball game

Along with the Big Ten, Saint Michael's College athletics department was recognized in Division II, and Occidental College's athletics department was the Division III honoree.

"This honor is an acknowledgment of NCAA member schools and conference offices that intentionally create spaces and opportunities for all student-athletes, coaches and administrators to feel seen, heard and valued," said Felicia Martin, NCAA senior vice president of inclusion, education and community engagement. "It is important to recognize these outstanding recipients who diligently embrace a commitment to positively impact their athletic communities and make a significant difference for all humanity."

"Congratulations to this year's recipients," said Timothy Wise, MOAA president and assistant general manager at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. "The outstanding work by the winners showcases the commitment to providing opportunities in the ever-changing landscape and making a significant impact on their campus and in conference communities. Each of the winners is worthy of this honor, and MOAA looks forward to partnering with the NCAA to recognize these achievements at the 2026 MOAA Symposium in June."

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Iowa Sweeps Final Weekly Women’s Indoor Track and Field Awards

Unknown — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 18^th –25^th, 2026.

Track Athlete of the Week
Dymonde Nave, Iowa
Junior – Sprints – Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Major: Educational Studies and Human Relations

Won the 60m hurdles at the Iowa Open in a PR 8.24
8.24 is the 7th-fastest time in school history
Opened the day with a then-PR of 8.34 that tied the school’s 8th-fastest time and advanced her to the finals
Nave's second Indoor Track Athlete of the Week award this season. Last: Dec. 17, 2025

Field Athlete & Freshman of the Week
Lovisa Ulvenstam, Iowa
RS Junior – Multi-event – Monrovia, Liberia/Jamestown, N.D. – Major: Kinesiology

Two podium finishes at the Iowa Open
Won the triple jump at 12.39m
Placed second at 5.94m in the long jump
Set a PR and ranked eighth all-time at Iowa in the long jump
Last Iowa Indoor Field Athlete of the Week award: Daniela Wamokpego (Dec. 18, 2024)
Last Iowa Indoor Freshman of the Week award: Izzy Zahn (Dec. 17, 2025)

2025-26 Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week

Dec. 10
Track: Tayissa Buchanan, PSU
Field: Anthonett Nabwe, MINN
Freshman: Diana Cherotich, ORE

Dec. 17
Track: Dymonde Nave, IOWA
Field: Axelina Johansson, NEB
Freshman: Izzy Zahn, IOWA

Jan. 14
Track: Aniya Mosley, OSU
Field: Sophia Beckmon, ILL
Freshmen: Caila Lyons, Iowa/Zeal Kuku, MINN

Jan. 21
Track: Hayler Kitching, PSU/Chloe Foerster, WASH
Field: Anthonett Nabwe, MINN
Freshman: Emmry Ross, MICH

Jan. 28
Track: Wilma Nielsen, ORE
Field: Romi Tamir, ILL
Freshman: Romi Tamir, ILL

Feb. 4
Track: Wilma Nielsen, ORE
Field: Hana Moll, WASH
Freshmen: Boh Ritchie, PSU/Veronica Vacca, WASH

Feb. 11
Track: Madison Whyte, USC
Field: Ashley Erasmus, USC
Freshman: Oluwatosin Awoleye, USC

Feb. 18
Track: Wilma Nielsen, ORE
Field: Anthonett Nabwe, MINN
Freshman: Diana Cherotich, ORE

Feb. 25
Track: Dymonde Nave, IOWA
Field: Lovisa Ulvenstam, IOWA
Freshman: Lovisa Ulvenstam, IOWA

Discover, Big Ten Present Custom Jackets To Jackie Robinson Award Honorees

Unknown — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Presenting sponsor Discover will deliver custom letterwinner jackets to all 36 institutional winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award, the Big Ten announced Wednesday. Each university’s male and female honoree will receive a customized, one-of-one gift featuring unique school elements and visuals.

The first two custom jackets were presented in December at the Discover Big Ten Football Championship Game to 2025 national winners Dillon Fontus, from Maryland football, and Iowa wrestler Nanea Estrella.

Both of last year’s winners, and Sonya Pankey Robinson (Jackie Robinson’s granddaughter), attended the game as guests of Discover, seeing Indiana claim the title at Lucas Oil Stadium on their way to a perfect 16-0 campaign and CFP National Championship. The 2026 national winners will be announced later this spring from the cohort of 36 campus recipients.

In November, the Big Ten Conference announced the 36 student-athletes selected as institutional winners of the 2025-26 Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award presented by Discover. Now in its second year, the honor was created to recognize Big Ten student-athletes who strive to have a positive impact within their community in addition to excellence in competition.

Institution	Honoree	Sport
Illinois	TJ Griffin	Football
Illinois	Tali Joelson	Gymnastics
Indiana	Tyler Lillard	Wrestling
Indiana	Kristina Vincic	Track & Field
Iowa	Ava Bayless	Wrestling
Iowa	Will Ryan	Cross Country \| Track & Field
Maryland	Joey Schneck	Wrestling
Maryland	Madeline Komoroski	Gymnastics
Michigan	Kevin Kearns	Lacrosse
Michigan	Zoë Bormet	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Maddie Lawlor	Field Hockey
Michigan State	Jalen Thompson	Football
Minnesota	Charlie Sutherland	Baseball
Minnesota	Niamya (Nia) Holloway	Basketball
Nebraska	Katelyn Caneda	Softball
Nebraska	Michael Booker III	Football
Northwestern	Kansas Robinson	Softball
Northwestern	Najee Story	Football
Ohio State	Caleb Downs	Football
Ohio State	Makenna Webster	Ice Hockey \| Field Hockey
Oregon	Matt Bedford	Football
Oregon	Blessyn McMorris	Acrobatics & Tumbling
Penn State	Nick Dawkins	Football
Penn State	Elise DeWan	Field Hockey
Purdue	Devin Mockobee	Football
Purdue	Emma Bailey	Softball
Rutgers	Jude Essuman	Soccer
Rutgers	Caitlin Collins	Lacrosse
UCLA	Jordan Robinson	Track & Field
UCLA	Karson Gordon	Football \| Track & Field
USC	Maribel Flores	Soccer
USC	Robert Gref	Diving
Washington	Franck Kepnang	Basketball
Washington	Rhonda Newton	Track & Field
Wisconsin	Rico Hallman	Football
Wisconsin	Erin Connolly	Soccer

In recognition of their achievement and as an expression of the conference’s appreciation, each of the 36 campus winners will receive a medal bearing the likeness of Jackie Robinson and the logo of the Big Ten Conference in addition to their custom jacket.

WATCH: Indiana honorees receive their Jackie Robinson Award jackets

WATCH: Purdue's Devin Mockobee dons his jacket while being honored at Boilermakers basketball game

WATCH: Big Ten Community & Impact makes a difference

Jackie Robinson was a standout student-athlete at UCLA, where he was the school’s first four-sport letter winner, excelling in football, basketball, track and field, and baseball. Beyond his athletic prowess, he continues to be recognized and honored for his contributions off the field: integrating Major League Baseball and his lifelong commitment to social justice. He is the embodiment of the Big Ten's mission to develop strong student leaders, and this program honors his legacy and core values of courage, determination, teamwork, persistence, integrity, citizenship, justice, commitment, and excellence. As Jackie famously said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.”

“It is our privilege and great honor to bestow this award in Jackie’s name upon these deserving Big Ten student-athletes and to express our appreciation for the support of the Jackie Robinson Foundation,” said Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti.

Honorees were selected based on the following criteria:

Demonstrated Impact: Significant and tangible contributions to community projects or causes, including measurable outcomes or positive changes resulting from their involvement.
Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others, including peers, organizations, and community members, to achieve common goals and enhance community impact.
Consistency and Commitment: Ongoing and consistent participation in community service activities over an extended period of time.
Visibility and Advocacy: Efforts to raise awareness and advocate for important groups or causes, leveraging their platform to promote positive change and engage others.

"The Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award celebrates Jackie’s legacy of excellence in community service,” said Sonya Pankey Robinson, Jackie’s first grandchild as well as Director and board member of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. "We are proud to recognize 36 outstanding men and women for the incredible impact they make in their community."

"Our student-athletes make significant contributions through competition, academics, and community impact,” said Big Ten Senior Vice President, Community & Impact, Omar Brown. “This award allows the Big Ten to recognize these efforts in improving communities, just as we do with their other athletic and academic achievements. Jackie Robinson embodies this award and our goal to honor student-athletes who positively affect others."

The Big Ten Conference’s commitment to athletics, academics and service goes back to the conference’s founding. Coupling the academic goals set forth by leaders of the charter members of the conference with their steadfast commitment to athletics, the conference instituted the Big Ten Medal of Honor in 1915, the first award to demonstrate support for the educational emphasis placed on intercollegiate athletics. It is awarded annually by each member institution to one male and one female student of the graduating class who has attained the greatest proficiency in scholarship and athletics.

New “We Are Here” spot highlights student success, economic impact

Unknown — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Big Ten universities’ leading role in educating students and driving economic prosperity is featured the latest edition in the “We Are Here” series of :30 ads .

The new ad began airing during Big Ten basketball games and other winter sports in January. Students and alumni take center stage, sharing with viewers what their lives look like and what they have been able to accomplish thanks to their Big Ten university education. Seen on campuses and in communities nationwide, their experiences are living proof of the world-class educational opportunities they received, from learning alongside Nobel Prize–winning faculty to participating in internships and undergraduate research. The spot also highlights the universities’ broader impact through innovation, job creation and service.

Together, the 18 members of the Big Ten Conference are educating more than 810,000 students, preparing them for successful lives and careers. The Big Ten’s collective graduation rate is more than 20 points above the national average and the universities have more than 9.2 million living alumni.

The first ad in the “We Are Here” series began airing last fall and has generated more than 250 million impressions across Big Ten broadcasts to date, including during the College Football Playoff National Championship won by Indiana University. It focused on how Big Ten universities make America healthier, safer and more prosperous through everything from discovering new medical treatments to developing healthier foods to driving economic growth.

“The success of our students is our first priority, and Big Ten universities lead the nation in providing access to an excellent and valuable college education. And after graduation, our students go on to join the more than 9 million alumni who are making a difference in communities around the nation and world,” said University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines, who chairs the Big Ten's Council of Presidents and Chancellors. “We’re proud to be part of a conference that shares a commitment to academic and athletic excellence, and that showcases both on a daily basis.”

"Big Ten universities are committed to wide-ranging achievement, from athletics to research to public service,” said Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. “As millions of fans tune in to root for their favorite team, we have an opportunity to illustrate the countless ways our member institutions and alumni make an impact in their communities and around the world.”

The ad will air on linear and digital platforms during sporting events featuring Big Ten universities, utilizing airtime allocated to the Conference as part of its media agreements, including the Big Ten Network (BTN). This new initiative builds on other Conference efforts, including research vignettes highlighting the impact of university research that air during select BTN sporting event broadcasts.

As with the first ad, the second spot was developed by a creative team made up of staff from Big Ten member universities under the auspices of the Big Ten Academic Alliance. It is the second in a planned series of three ads, which over the course of the series will feature footage from all 18 universities.

About Big Ten Academic Alliance

The Big Ten Academic Alliance is the nation’s preeminent model for effective collaboration among research universities. For more than half a century, these world-class institutions have advanced their academic missions, generated unique opportunities for students and faculty, and served the common good by sharing expertise, leveraging campus resources, and collaborating on innovative programs. Governed and funded by the Provosts of the member universities, Big Ten Academic Alliance programs and initiatives are coordinated by a staff from its Champaign, Illinois headquarters.

About Big Ten Conference

The Big Ten Conference is an association of world-class universities whose member institutions share a common mission of research, graduate, professional and undergraduate teaching and public service. Founded in 1896, the Big Ten has sustained a comprehensive set of shared practices and policies that enforce the priority of academics in the lives of students competing in intercollegiate athletics and emphasize the values of integrity, fairness and competitiveness. The Big Ten Conference sponsors 28 official sports, 14 for men and 14 for women, and the broad-based programs of the 18 Big Ten institutions provide direct financial support for more than 14,000 student-athletes. For more information, visit www.bigten.org .

Media Contacts:

Paul Kennedy, Big Ten Conference, pkennedy@bigten.org

Jack Martin, University of Washington, jacktm@uw.edu

Big Ten Member Universities:

· Indiana University

· Michigan State University

· Northwestern University

· The Ohio State University

· Pennsylvania State University

· Purdue University

· Rutgers University-New Brunswick

· University of California Los Angeles

· University of Illinois

· University of Iowa

· University of Maryland

· University of Michigan

· University of Minnesota

· University of Nebraska-Lincoln

· University of Oregon

· University of Southern California

· University of Washington

· University of Wisconsin-Madison

Minnesota and Oregon Collect Weekly Women’s Indoor Track and Field Honors

Unknown — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference has announced its Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for the week of Feb. 11-18, 2026.

Track Athlete of the Week
Wilma Nielsen, Oregon
Graduate – Distance – Gothenburg, Sweden – Major: Advertising and Brand Responsibility

Broke the Oregon school record in the indoor mile with a time of 4:21.04 at the BU Valentine Invitational
Her time doubles as the Big Ten leader and No. 2 time in collegiate history
Ran the anchor leg of the Oregon DMR that ran a converted 10:45.97 for NCAA qualifying; ranked third nationally
Nielsen’s third Indoor Track Athlete of the Week award this season. Last: Feb. 4, 2026

Field Athlete of the Week
Anthonett Nabwe, Minnesota
RS Junior – Throws – Monrovia, Liberia/Jamestown, N.D. – Major: Kinesiology

Won the Tyson Invitational with a Big Ten record-breaking weight throw of 24.67m (80-11 ¼)
Her record beat Olympian Sade Olatoye of Ohio State that had held since 2019
Nabwe’s throw is No. 6 all-time weight throw in NCAA history
This marks Nabwe’s third Indoor Field Athlete of the Week award this season. Last: Jan. 21
It also marks Nabwe’s seventh total Big Ten Indoor Field Athlete of the Week award, which is most among women's field athletes

Freshman of the Week
Diana Cherotich, Oregon
Freshman – Distance – Bungoma County, Kenya – Major: Environmental Studies

Won the open section of the event at the BU Valentine Invitational
Lowered her own indoor school record to 15:13.38 in the 5,000m
Her time leads the Big Ten by more than three seconds and 13^th in the NCAA this season
This marks Cherotich’s second Indoor Freshman of the Week award this season. Last: Dec. 10, 2025