Arkansas Wins NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championship

Razorbacks men's team claims first title since 2013, Georgia women take home team crown

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:00pm

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The University of Arkansas men's track and field team won the NCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championship, led by a 1-2 finish in the 800 meters from Tyrice Taylor and Rivaldo Marshall. On the women's side, Georgia freshman Adaejah Hodge set a facility record in winning the 200 meters as the Bulldogs claimed the team title.

Why it matters

Arkansas' men's track and field program has been a powerhouse for decades, but this is their first national indoor title since 2013. The Razorbacks' victory underscores the continued strength of their program and the competitiveness of NCAA indoor track and field. Georgia's women's team win highlights the rise of the Bulldogs as a national contender.

The details

Tyrice Taylor and Rivaldo Marshall finished first and second respectively in the men's 800 meters, helping power Arkansas to the team championship. On the women's side, Georgia freshman Adaejah Hodge set a facility record of 22.22 seconds in winning the 200 meters, leading the Bulldogs to the team title.

  • The NCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championships were held on March 16, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The players

Tyrice Taylor

A member of the University of Arkansas men's track and field team who finished first in the 800 meters.

Rivaldo Marshall

A member of the University of Arkansas men's track and field team who finished second in the 800 meters.

Adaejah Hodge

A freshman on the Georgia women's track and field team who won the 200 meters in a facility record time.

University of Arkansas

The men's track and field team from the University of Arkansas won the NCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championship.

University of Georgia

The women's track and field team from the University of Georgia won the NCAA Indoor Track & Field National Championship.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge accomplishment for our program and these student-athletes. They've worked so hard and it's great to see it pay off with a national title.”

— Lance Harter, Head Coach, University of Arkansas Women's Track and Field

“Our team really came together this weekend. Adaejah's record-breaking performance set the tone, and the rest of the squad fed off that energy.”

— Petros Kyprianou, Head Coach, University of Georgia Women's Track and Field

What’s next

The Razorbacks and Bulldogs will now shift their focus to the upcoming outdoor track and field season, where they will look to continue their success on the national stage.

The takeaway

The University of Arkansas and University of Georgia have solidified their status as two of the premier track and field programs in the country, with the Razorbacks men and Bulldogs women both capturing national indoor titles. This victory underscores the ongoing competitiveness and high level of talent in NCAA track and field.