Dawgs Send Small Squads To Arkansas And BU

University of Washington Athletics sends select track and field athletes to two meets in final week of indoor season

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The University of Washington track and field team will send small groups of athletes to two meets this weekend - the Arkansas Qualifier on Friday and the Saucony Battle for Boston on Sunday. The men's team is focused on earning an NCAA qualifying time in the distance medley relay, while two women's milers will compete in Boston in hopes of improving their national rankings.

Why it matters

This is the final week of the indoor track and field regular season for the Huskies, so these last-chance meets provide opportunities for select athletes to chase NCAA qualifying marks and improve their national standings before the championship season begins.

The details

On Friday, the men's team will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas to compete in the Arkansas Qualifier, with the distance medley relay being their primary focus. Very few top contenders have raced the DMR so far this season, so this meet could see a flurry of activity in that event. The Huskies will also have individual entries in the 400m, 800m, and other events. Meanwhile, on Sunday, Mia Cochran and Julia David-Smith will represent the women's team at the Saucony Battle for Boston meet in Massachusetts, both aiming to improve their national rankings in the mile.

  • The Arkansas Qualifier will take place on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • The Saucony Battle for Boston meet will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The players

Mia Cochran

A member of the University of Washington women's track and field team who will compete in the mile at the Saucony Battle for Boston meet.

Julia David-Smith

A member of the University of Washington women's track and field team who will compete in the mile at the Saucony Battle for Boston meet.

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The takeaway

This final week of the indoor track and field regular season is crucial for the University of Washington Huskies, as they look to secure NCAA qualifying marks and improve their national standings before the championship meets begin.