Two Tigers Qualify for NCAA Track and Field Indoor Championships

Annabelle Lanik and Bocar Diagana represent Trinity University at national competition

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:08am

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After winning the Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Championship for women's indoor track and field and finishing second in the conference for men's, Trinity University sent two field athletes, sophomore Annabelle Lanik and senior Bocar Diagana, to compete in the NCAA Division III Track and Field Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why it matters

Lanik and Diagana's qualifications for the national championships showcase the strength of Trinity's track and field program, as they continue to produce top-tier athletes who can compete at the highest levels of collegiate competition.

The details

Lanik qualified for the meet in the women's long jump, marking the second consecutive NCAA Championship she has competed in the event. She finished in third place, earning her second All-American honor. Diagana finished in 16th place in the men's triple jump, earning his second team All-American honor and becoming the first Trinity man to earn the accolade in jumps since 2022.

  • Lanik and Diagana competed at the NCAA Division III Track and Field Indoor Championships on March 13 and 14, 2026.
  • Lanik finished third in the women's long jump, while Diagana finished 16th in the men's triple jump.

The players

Annabelle Lanik

A sophomore at Trinity University who qualified for the NCAA Division III Track and Field Indoor Championships in the women's long jump, earning her second consecutive All-American honor.

Bocar Diagana

A senior at Trinity University who qualified for the NCAA Division III Track and Field Indoor Championships in the men's triple jump, earning his second team All-American honor and becoming the first Trinity man to earn the accolade in jumps since 2022.

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What’s next

Lanik and Diagana will now join the rest of their team in preparations for the outdoor season, which begins at Texas Lutheran University on March 21. The two athletes will look to improve on their several outdoor program records this season.

The takeaway

Trinity University's track and field program continues to demonstrate its excellence, with Lanik and Diagana's qualifications for the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships highlighting the university's ability to develop top-tier student-athletes who can compete at the national level.