Friday, April 3
East Lansing, Mich.
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Spartan Invitational
Mastodons Head to Michigan State
4/2/2026 3:45:00 PM | Women's Track and Field, Men's Track and Field
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne track and field program will travel to Michigan State's Spartan Invitational on Friday (April 3) for a day trip.
Spartan Invitational
When: Friday, April 3
Where: East Lansing, Mich. | Ralph Young Field
Schedule: Link
Live Results: Link
Women's Entrees: Faith Allen (5000m), Kynzlei Bassett (5000m), Francesca Carlo (HT), Makenna Dommer (DT, HT), Violet Francisco (5000m), Ava Genovese (800m, 1500m), Aubrey Haas (200m, 100H, HJ), McKayla Henry (DT), Haylee Hile (1500m, 3000S), Bella Hodges (800m), Diana Hodges (400m, 800m), Lena James (200m, 400m), Bethany Lockridge (400m, 800m), Amelie Mach (400H, HJ), Ava McAlexander (200m, 100H, HJ), Faith Norris (1500m), Jaliyah Page (100H), Sanayah Ruffin (200m), Emelia Russell (JT), Nori Silva (5000m), Ali Sparks (SP, HT), Riley Tate (800m, 1500m), Scout Warner (HJ), Amanda Williams (5000m), Martia Williams (TJ), Aniya Young (200m), Ellie Zagel (SP, HT).
Men's Entrees: Andrew Arnos (3000S), Darius Atkins (100m, 200m), Josiah Bird (DT, HT), Tyler Bowman (SP, HT), Ashton Brann (200m, 400H), Hunter Crew (HT), Sam Dunnett (800m, 1500m), Ambrose English (400H, LJ), Alex Evans (JT), Colin Gasson (400m, 800m), Colten Gasson (1500m, 3000S), Boden Genovese (800m, 1500m), Dalyn Givens (PV), Troy Golden (800m), Tyler Hess (100m, HJ), Aaron Hoffer (400H), Denton Jacobs (DT, HT, JT), Gregory James (200m, 400m), Owen Kaufman (HT), Ezra Lewellen (100m, 200m), Braydn Livingston (800m), Jackson Marshall (1500m), Luca Merita (200m, 110H, LJ), Brevin Miller (SP), Seth Mills (400m, 800m), Noah Morris (200m), Daniel Mullett (1500m), Tristen Newsome (100m, 200m), Cainen Northington (200m, 400m), Max Parciak (SP), Andrew Roman (PV), Joshua Roper (800m), Sawyer Ruminer (PV), Kale Seymour (3000S), Jaylin Springer (100m, 200m), Jack Strong (3000S).
Last Time Out (Men)
The Purdue Fort Wayne men's track and field program completed their first two meets of the outdoor season, competing at the Marian Knight Invite (March 26-27) and WashU Distance Carnival (March 27). On day one of the season, Josiah Bird threw a school record distance throw mark of 51.08 meters. After breaking school records on four different occasions in the indoor season, the Australia native broke the 5000 meters record with a time of 14:10.13. Link to recap.
Last Time Out (Women)
The Purdue Fort Wayne women's track and field program completed their first two meets of the outdoor season, competing at the Marian Knight Invite and WashU Distance Carnival on Thursday and Friday (March 26 & 27). Four distance-specialized Mastodons traveled to WashU to compete in the Distance Carnival, all four returned with the Horizon League's fastest time in their respective events through the early season. The Purdue Fort Wayne throwers covered the league standings after the Marian Knight Invite. Link to recap.
#HLTF Outdoor Preseason Polls
The Purdue Fort Wayne track and field programs were both voted third in the 2025-26 Under Armour #HLTF Outdoor Preseason Polls, the league announced on March 12. The Mastodon women's team earned 80 points in the polls, behind Youngstown State (99) and Milwaukee (91). The Penguins took nine first place votes, leaving one for the Panthers. The Mastodon men tallied 49 points in the polls. Youngstown State (63) and Milwaukee (56) owned the top of the men's preseason polls as well, the Penguins took seven of the eight first place votes. Link to Release.
Broken Record Tracker
Men
- Sam Dunnett at WashU Distance Carnival (March 27): 5000 meters - 14:10.13
- Josiah Bird at Marian Knight Invite (March 26): Discus - 51.08 meters
Up Next
The 'Dons will head to Ole Miss for the Joe Walker Invite (April 10-11).
Spartan Invitational
When: Friday, April 3
Where: East Lansing, Mich. | Ralph Young Field
Schedule: Link
Live Results: Link
Women's Entrees: Faith Allen (5000m), Kynzlei Bassett (5000m), Francesca Carlo (HT), Makenna Dommer (DT, HT), Violet Francisco (5000m), Ava Genovese (800m, 1500m), Aubrey Haas (200m, 100H, HJ), McKayla Henry (DT), Haylee Hile (1500m, 3000S), Bella Hodges (800m), Diana Hodges (400m, 800m), Lena James (200m, 400m), Bethany Lockridge (400m, 800m), Amelie Mach (400H, HJ), Ava McAlexander (200m, 100H, HJ), Faith Norris (1500m), Jaliyah Page (100H), Sanayah Ruffin (200m), Emelia Russell (JT), Nori Silva (5000m), Ali Sparks (SP, HT), Riley Tate (800m, 1500m), Scout Warner (HJ), Amanda Williams (5000m), Martia Williams (TJ), Aniya Young (200m), Ellie Zagel (SP, HT).
Men's Entrees: Andrew Arnos (3000S), Darius Atkins (100m, 200m), Josiah Bird (DT, HT), Tyler Bowman (SP, HT), Ashton Brann (200m, 400H), Hunter Crew (HT), Sam Dunnett (800m, 1500m), Ambrose English (400H, LJ), Alex Evans (JT), Colin Gasson (400m, 800m), Colten Gasson (1500m, 3000S), Boden Genovese (800m, 1500m), Dalyn Givens (PV), Troy Golden (800m), Tyler Hess (100m, HJ), Aaron Hoffer (400H), Denton Jacobs (DT, HT, JT), Gregory James (200m, 400m), Owen Kaufman (HT), Ezra Lewellen (100m, 200m), Braydn Livingston (800m), Jackson Marshall (1500m), Luca Merita (200m, 110H, LJ), Brevin Miller (SP), Seth Mills (400m, 800m), Noah Morris (200m), Daniel Mullett (1500m), Tristen Newsome (100m, 200m), Cainen Northington (200m, 400m), Max Parciak (SP), Andrew Roman (PV), Joshua Roper (800m), Sawyer Ruminer (PV), Kale Seymour (3000S), Jaylin Springer (100m, 200m), Jack Strong (3000S).
Last Time Out (Men)
The Purdue Fort Wayne men's track and field program completed their first two meets of the outdoor season, competing at the Marian Knight Invite (March 26-27) and WashU Distance Carnival (March 27). On day one of the season, Josiah Bird threw a school record distance throw mark of 51.08 meters. After breaking school records on four different occasions in the indoor season, the Australia native broke the 5000 meters record with a time of 14:10.13. Link to recap.
Last Time Out (Women)
The Purdue Fort Wayne women's track and field program completed their first two meets of the outdoor season, competing at the Marian Knight Invite and WashU Distance Carnival on Thursday and Friday (March 26 & 27). Four distance-specialized Mastodons traveled to WashU to compete in the Distance Carnival, all four returned with the Horizon League's fastest time in their respective events through the early season. The Purdue Fort Wayne throwers covered the league standings after the Marian Knight Invite. Link to recap.
#HLTF Outdoor Preseason Polls
The Purdue Fort Wayne track and field programs were both voted third in the 2025-26 Under Armour #HLTF Outdoor Preseason Polls, the league announced on March 12. The Mastodon women's team earned 80 points in the polls, behind Youngstown State (99) and Milwaukee (91). The Penguins took nine first place votes, leaving one for the Panthers. The Mastodon men tallied 49 points in the polls. Youngstown State (63) and Milwaukee (56) owned the top of the men's preseason polls as well, the Penguins took seven of the eight first place votes. Link to Release.
Broken Record Tracker
Men
- Sam Dunnett at WashU Distance Carnival (March 27): 5000 meters - 14:10.13
- Josiah Bird at Marian Knight Invite (March 26): Discus - 51.08 meters
Up Next
The 'Dons will head to Ole Miss for the Joe Walker Invite (April 10-11).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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/ Women's Track and Field
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/ Men's Track and Field
Pole Vault
/ Men's Track and Field
Distance
/ Men's Track and Field
Sprints
/ Women's Track and Field
Pole Vault
/ Men's Track and Field
Distance
/ Men's Track and Field
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/ Women's Track and Field
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