SPOKANE, Wash. — Tarleton State Women’s Track and Field won their first ever Track and Field WAC Championship in program history on Saturday evening at The Podium.

The Texans posted a school-best 180 points to claim the 2026 WAC Indoor Track and field Championship, their first indoor or outdoor since joining the WAC ahead of the 2020-21 season. The title is the first conference title by the men or women in indoor or outdoor in the Texans’ NCAA history. Tarleton State never won a Lone Star Conference indoor or outdoor title during their years in Division II.

Texan Dominance: A Championship Performance

“I couldn’t be more proud of this team,” said head coach Bobby Carter. We had great performances on both the men’s and women’s side. To win a Division I conference championship takes toughness, depth, and belief and our team showed all three today. What stands out most isn’t just the points we scored, it’s how we competed. We stayed composed, we trusted each other, and we stepped up in the biggest moments. That’s what champions do. We’re excited, grateful, and humble enough to know this is earned not given. We’ll celebrate tonight, and then we’ll get back to work!”

The Texan men also delivered a historic performance, securing a program-best runner-up finish with 174 total points, finishing just behind Utah Valley.

Record-Breaking Achievements

Across the two-day competition, Tarleton State athletes achieved a remarkable 17 gold medals, 8 silver medals, and 9 bronze medals. The team shattered 11 school records, along with two all-time WAC records, two meet records, a facility record, and even a national record.

Outstanding Performers

Tayler Wessely was named the WAC Female Most Outstanding Field Performer of the Meet. Wessely won the gold in the weight throw on Friday and earned bronze in the shot put on Saturday. She becomes the second-consecutive Texan woman to earn the honor joining Sofia DeGroot who received the honor least season. The award goes to the athlete who scored the most points for their team at the meet and Wessely tied for the most with 16.

On the men’s side, Jalen Cadet and Sir Jonathan Sims shared the WAC Men’s Co-Most Outstanding Field Performer honor, each scoring 16 points. Sims won the triple jump and placed third in the long jump, whereas Cadet triumphed in the long jump and finished third in the high jump. Cadet scored the most points on the men’s side totaling 21 after counting his fourth-place finish in the 200 meters.

Key Victories and Records

Victoria Cameron set a new WAC record in the 60-meter dash, clocking in at 7.08 seconds. Cameron now holds the top time in the NCAA this season and has the 13th fastest time in the world this year and the second fastest time by an American. She led a Texan sweep of the podium in the event.

The Texans also achieved a sweep in the men’s high jump, with Davi Torres taking gold, and Colton Andress and Jalen Cadet securing silver and bronze respectively.

Sir Jonathan Sims won gold in the men’s triple jump, while Justin Temple Jr. placed seventh.

JayBrion Jones won the WAC title in the men’s 60 meters in 6.59 seconds.

Emma Holmes won the women’s 400 meters crossing in 54.40 seconds.

David Mvundura took home the 200-meter individual crown in 20.86 seconds.

Ca’terrin Cox won the WAC individual title in the 60-meter hurdles in 7.73 seconds.

Malak Rashwan took home the title in the women’s 60-meter hurdles obliterating her personal best and school record, crossing in 8.29 seconds.

Sofia DeGroot claimed gold in the women’s triple jump.

Looking Ahead

The Texans now await the announcement of NCAA Indoor National Championship qualifiers. The top 16 individuals with the best single performance at any point during the season will qualify.