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Jayhawks Head to Emporia State for Second Outdoor Meet of the Season
Kansas Track & Field team looks to build on strong start to outdoor season
Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:54pm
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The Kansas Track & Field team is set to compete in the ESU Spring Open in Emporia, Kansas on Friday, March 27. The Jayhawks are coming off a successful start to the outdoor season where the women's team took first and the men's team finished second at the Jayhawk Spring Fling, while also setting 18 personal bests. Kansas head coach Stanley Redwine is looking forward to another great meet for his athletes.
Why it matters
This meet provides an opportunity for the Jayhawks to continue their momentum from the strong start to the outdoor season and further prepare for upcoming competitions. The team's performance at this event could impact their standings and seeding for future meets.
The details
The events will begin at 10:30 a.m. with the women's hammer throw and men's discus. Field events will continue throughout the morning, followed by track events in the afternoon. Live results will be available throughout the day on Black Squirrel Timing, and final results will be posted on kuathletics.com after the meet.
- The events will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026.
- The women's 3,000 meter steeplechase is set to begin at 1 p.m., followed by the men's at 1:15 p.m.
The players
Stanley Redwine
The head coach of the Kansas Track & Field team.
Bryce Barkdull
A Kansas track and field athlete who was named the Big 12 Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Jayhawk Spring Fling.
Mason Meinershagen
A Kansas track and field athlete who was named the Big 12 Athlete of the Week for his performance at the Jayhawk Spring Fling.
What they’re saying
“This will be a great opportunity for our athletes to go out and compete and have an opportunity to do well for the team. We are looking forward to hopefully having another great meet.”
— Stanley Redwine, Kansas head coach
The takeaway
The Jayhawks are poised to build on their strong start to the outdoor season and continue to improve their standings and performances as they prepare for future competitions.
