Portland, OR – Graduate student Tyler Scholl ran in one final last chance meet this weekend, racing in the storied Portland Twilight. Scholl walked home with a raw PR, just on the outside of the nationals list.

Scholl towed the line with 11 different competitors in the 3000 meter steeplechase, looking to close out the final season with a bang. Opening up hot off the line, Scholl came through the first 300 in 38 seconds to fight for good position to start the race. Falling into third, Scholl would race behind the two leaders, another racing sitting right off of Scholl's shoulder. Finding a rhythm, Scholl ticked off lap after lap, strongly holding in third place. A fairly unmoving race, a final kick brought Scholl through the line in 9:17.66, strong enough for a third place finish.

Although a raw PR for Scholl, the mark of 9:17 leaves the graduate student on the outside looking in for the national steeplechase. Closing an extremely strong track season, Scholl looks to the fall to lead his team to another nationally relevant year in Cross Country.

The trio of Zach Vance, Mateo Luna, and Matthew Storer look to the week of May 21^st for the 2026 NCAA DII National Championships.

Matthew Storer looks ahead to his last meet ever as a Cougar, sights aimed on another All-American to finish his decorated career. Currently sitting 9^th on the national list, Storer goes in expectant for a highly competitive 10k, a longer distance that has historically served Storer well.

Zach Vance and Mateo Luna will tow the line together in the 1500, Vance coming in 18^th on the list with a mark of 3:42.9, Luna close behind in 21^st with a mark of 3:43.5. Both some of the most competitive racers the Cougars have ever seen, both Cougars have had breakout years on the track. Luna and Vance both have eyes set to make some noise at the national level as they continue to push each other to new heights. 

The Outdoor Championships are set for May 21^st - 23^rd in Emporia, KS. With live stream available, stay tuned to watch the Cougars compete at the highest level.