CEDARVILLE, Ohio - The Ottawa University Arizona men's and women's track and field teams took part Friday in day one of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championships in Cedarville, Ohio; hosted by Cedarville University. Seven athletes represented OUAZ as individuals.

"We had a really good first day," said OUAZ interim track & field head coach Breanna Leslie. " I was worried about our young freshman athletes letting the competition get to them, or the fact that we are such a small team. I thought that might bother them, but everyone who competed today did exactly what I asked of them."

Men's Results

Women's Results

It was a historic first day for the Spirit individuals competing on day one of the NCCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championships. Shamar Moreland set a personal record twice on Friday and finished in third place in the High Jump, to be named the first track & field All-American in OUAZ school history. 

Edward Thomas qualified for the 60m Hurdle final on Saturday and Monnie Spears-Rogers qualified for the 60m Dash final on Saturday as well.

On Saturday, Hannah White will compete in the Shot Put, Monnie Spears-Rogers will compete in the 60m and the 200m, Edward Thomas will compete in the Hurdles, while Shamar Moreland and Jordan Minor will compete in the Long Jump and the Men's 4x400m Relay! 

The Spirit finish off competition at the NCCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championships on Saturday morning, beginning at 7am Arizona time.

   
 
 
About Ottawa University
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University prepares professional and liberal arts graduates for lifetimes of personal significance, vocational fulfillment and service to God and humanity within a Christ-inspired community of grace and open inquiry. Ottawa University is a comprehensive, not-for-profit educational institution serving 3,000 students through its residential campuses in Ottawa, Kan., and Surprise, Ariz., and adult campuses in Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Queen Creek and Surprise, Ariz.; Brookfield, Wis.; Jeffersonville, Ind.; as well as online. For more information, visit www.ottawa.edu. 
 
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