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Women's Track Team Wins National Title, Men Second
Posted: May 05, 2026

Women's Track Team Wins National Title, Men Second

Women's Track Team Wins National Title, Men Second

 

Indiana, PA. – April 24-25, 2026– The women's track team brought home the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) national championship title over the weekend. The women's team won with 182 points, coming in ahead of Albany Pharmacy, 148 points. 14 teams competed for the national title from around the country.  Multiple individual national champions were crowned and 1 relay win. Margaret Ryan, 1500/800, Grace Tanski, 3000m steeplechase, Maura O'Brien 5k/10k and Gabrielle McKenzie, 400m hurdles. The relay team of Margaret Ryan, Marissa Civatte, Sophia DePierro and Gabrielle McKenzie won the 4x400 meter relay. This is the third consecutive title for the women's track team.

 

In the men's competition, the Mighty Oaks secured a second place finish with 85 points, putting them 6 points ahead of third place finisher Florida National. United States Sports University won the national title with 207 points. Sean White achieved a national championship in the 3000m steeplechase. Aidan Watts was the national runner up in the 1500m and 5k. 

 

"Our women's team achieved the ultimate goal, and we did this with 0 field events. The men's team had some injuries and last minute sickness that definitely lost us some points. But they battled so hard and stepped it up big time. Every member on the men's and women's team scored at least 1 point to help the team achieve this success" said Coach Mike Melfi.

 

"The first day was wicked hot and we traveled 6 hours, got off the bus and competed. Day 2, it rained the whole meet and was cool. We got through this because of how close this team is. We were the loudest team out there cheering each other on and that made a huge difference" said sophomore Grace Tanski.