Govs Earn Four Medals, Set One School Record on Final Day of 2026 ASUN Indoor Championships

Austin Peay State University track and field team excels at conference championships

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:31am

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The Austin Peay State University track and field team earned six total medals, including three silvers and three bronzes, and set 16 personal bests at the 2026 Atlantic Sun Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships. Highlights included a silver medal in the 400-meter for Mia McGee, a bronze medal in the 4x400-meter relay, and a school record in the 3K set by Sydney Freeman.

Why it matters

The strong performance by the Govs track and field team at the ASUN Indoor Championships demonstrates the program's continued growth and competitiveness within the conference. The medals and school record show the team's depth across multiple events and the development of individual athletes.

The details

Mia McGee earned silver in the 400-meter with a personal-best time of 54.02 seconds, while teammate Taylin Segree took bronze in the event. The 4x400-meter relay team of Alexis Arnett, Mariah Mitchem, Segree, and McGee also earned bronze. Senior Sydney Freeman broke the program record in the 3K with a time of 10:04.45. Jumper Madelyn Kocik took home silver in the triple jump with a career-best 12.30-meter leap.

  • The 2026 ASUN Indoor Track & Field Championships took place on February 28, 2026.
  • The Govs' outdoor season opener is scheduled for March 20-21, 2026 at the Margaret Simmons Invitational hosted by Murray State.

The players

Mia McGee

A junior sprinter for the Austin Peay State University track and field team who earned a silver medal in the 400-meter with a personal-best time.

Taylin Segree

A member of the Austin Peay State University track and field team who earned a bronze medal in the 400-meter and was part of the bronze medal-winning 4x400-meter relay team.

Sydney Freeman

A senior distance runner for the Austin Peay State University track and field team who broke the program record in the 3K with a time of 10:04.45.

Madelyn Kocik

A jumper for the Austin Peay State University track and field team who earned a silver medal in the triple jump with a career-best 12.30-meter leap.

Austin Peay State University

The university's track and field team that competed at the 2026 ASUN Indoor Championships, earning six total medals and setting 16 personal bests.

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What’s next

The Governors will next compete at the Margaret Simmons Invitational hosted by Murray State on March 20-21, 2026, kicking off their outdoor season.

The takeaway

Austin Peay State University's track and field team showcased its depth and development at the 2026 ASUN Indoor Championships, earning six medals and setting a school record. This performance sets the stage for a promising outdoor season as the Govs continue to establish themselves as a competitive force in the conference.