Track & Field remains ranked in the top 10

Track & Field remains ranked in the top 10

February 07, 2022 | Track and Field

The men’s side has been ranked in the top 3 all season

LUBBOCK, Texas – The Texas Tech men's track and field team was slotted No. 3 while the women's program is ranked No. 7 in the third week installment of the USTFCCCA's top 25 poll released Monday afternoon.

Last week, the men were ranked No. 2 as the women were ranked No. 6.

The Red Raiders traveled a limited squad this past weekend to the New Mexico Collegiate Classic. In his Red Raider debut, Vashaun Vascianna clocked in a time of 7.70 in the prelims of the 60m hurdles. In the finals, Vascianna registered a 7.64 to claim first overall. That mark is currently fourth in the NCAA.

Meanwhile, Ruta Lasmane placed first in the triple jump as Onaara Obamuwagun finished right behind her in second with a PR mark of 13.41m (44'). In the 400m, Knowledge Omovoh placed first in her heat crossing the end line at 52.95 (PR) as that time would stand first overall.

The Red Raiders are back home this Friday and Saturday to host the Texas Tech Shootout at the Sports Performance Center.