
Track and Field Ready for Outdoor MAC Championships
May 08, 2024 | Track & Field
DEKALB, Ill. — Ball State track and field traveled to Dekalb, Illinois Wednesday afternoon for the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Championships.Â
The Cardinals have had a promising outdoor season thus far, having multiple athletes ranked among the top of the MAC. Jenelle Rogers currently leads the conference in the heptathlon with her score of 5825 from the Texas Relays (Mar. 27). Makayla Sumrall is also a MAC leader, holding the fastest 100m time with her 11.44 finish at the Outdoor Music City Challenge (Apr. 26).Â
Other Cardinals to watch for include Alana Springer who is ranked third in 200m dash (23.93) and fourth in the 100m (11.70), and the 4x100m relay team of Sumrall, Springer, Moriah Johnson, and Jenna Oriani who currently lead the MAC with a time of 45.10 achieved at the Bulls Alumni Invitational (Mar. 15).Â
Last year, the Cardinals won the Outdoor MAC Championship title after collecting 108 points. The team is looking to repeat their success heading into this weekend's meet.Â
Tickets for the event are available for purchase, starting at $27 for three-day passes. Single day tickets are available for $12.Â
Ball State Individual Entries at Outdoor MAC Championship Meet
Thursday - Field EventsÂ
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Heptathlon (Day One)
    100m Hurdles
    High Jump
    Shot Put
    200m Dash
1 p.m. - Hammer Throw
5 p.m. - JavelinÂ
Thursday - Track EventsÂ
5 p.m. - 1,500m Trials
5:30 p.m. - 400m Hurdles TrialsÂ
6:10 p.m. - 200m TrailsÂ
7:10 p.m. - 10,000m FinalsÂ
Friday - Field EventsÂ
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Heptathlon (Day 2)Â
3 p.m. - Shot Put
3 p.m. - Long Jump
Friday - Track EventsÂ
4:30 p.m. - 100m Hurdles TrialsÂ
5:05 p.m. - 400m TrialsÂ
5:40 p.m. - 100m TrialsÂ
Saturday - Field Events
12:30 p.m. - Triple Jump
3:30 p.m. - Discus
Saturday - Track EventsÂ
1:10 p.m. - 4x100m Relay
1:35 p.m. - 1,500m Final
2 p.m. - 100m Hurdles Final
2:20 p.m. - 400m Final
2:40 p.m. - 100m Final
3:25 p.m. - 400m Hurdles Final
3:45 p.m. - 200m Final
4:20 p.m. - 5,000m Final
4:50 p.m. - 4x400m Relay
All start times are in central time zone.Â