The North Dakota State men's track & field team will put its streak of 13 consecutive Summit League outdoor team championships on the line this week in St. Paul, Minn., where the University of St. Thomas hosts the Summit League Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 9-11.
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The Bison men have won 14 of the 15 outdoor team trophies since joining the league. NDSU won the crown in its first shot in 2008, and then again each year from 2010-23 (excluding the canceled meet in 2020).
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Based on the league performance lists entering the meet, the javelin, 110m hurdles, and 400m hurdles project to be some of the highest-scoring events for the Bison men. NDSU will attempt to overcome graduating six event champions from last year's Outdoor Championships.
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NDSU's current run of 13 consecutive outdoor team titles is an all-time Summit League record.
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Current League Leaders
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Defending Event Champions
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The Veterans
- Jake Arason, 4-time conference meet placewinner in the 5000m & ranked 4th in NDSU history for outdoor 5000m
- Payton Smith, 2-time Summit League runner-up in the 3000m steeplechase
- Bryce Enerson, Placed 6th in decathlon last year & ranked 6th in the league for 110m hurdles
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The Newcomers
- Ethan Moe, Leads league in 800m and 1500m as a freshman
- Michael Haugo, Ranked 2nd in the league for long jump as a freshman
- Carlton Mukurazita, Ranked 2nd in the league for triple jump as a freshman
- Carter Elde, Ranked 4th in the league for 400m hurdles as a redshirt freshman
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