Jake Brydson Assistant Coach (Jumps) | Southern Illinois University Athletics Website
Jake Brydson Assistant Coach (Jumps) | Southern Illinois University Athletics Website
The Southern Illinois Track and Field teams have received their placements in the Missouri Valley Conference's Outdoor Track and Field Pre-Championship Poll. According to the poll, the men's team is expected to tie for fifth place, while the women's team is projected to finish in eighth.
For the men's team, a score of 51 points places them in a tie with Drake. The team's expected finish follows Northern Iowa, Indiana State, Illinois State, and Bradley. In the men’s poll, Indiana State obtained four first-place votes, while Northern Iowa secured six.
The women's team amassed 64 points, resulting in an eighth-place prediction. The women's poll recognized Indiana State as the favorite, with a total of 142 points and Illinois State obtaining two first-place votes for a second-place spot.
The Salukis are already participating in the 2025 outdoor season, having competed at the Ole Miss Classic. Upcoming is their participation in the WashU Distance Carnival.
Set to take place on May 16, the MVC Outdoor Championship will be hosted at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex in Carbondale, Illinois.
The announcement concludes by encouraging fans to stay updated on the Salukis through social media platforms, including X, Instagram, and Facebook.