Southern Nazarene Track and Field Competes at Gorilla Classic

Storm athletes turn in strong performances at Pittsburg State University meet

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Southern Nazarene University track and field teams traveled to Pittsburg, Kansas to compete in the Gorilla Classic hosted by Pittsburg State University on February 13-14. The Storm athletes had strong showings on both the men's and women's sides at the event.

Why it matters

The Gorilla Classic is an important early-season meet for Division II track and field programs in the region, allowing them to gauge their progress and compete against quality competition ahead of their conference and national championship meets later in the season.

The details

The Southern Nazarene track and field teams competed in a variety of events at the Gorilla Classic, facing off against athletes from other schools in the area. The Storm turned in several strong individual and team performances over the two-day meet.

  • The Gorilla Classic was held on February 13-14, 2026.

The players

Southern Nazarene University

A private Christian university located in Bethany, Oklahoma that fields athletic teams in the NCAA Division II Great American Conference.

Pittsburg State University

A public university located in Pittsburg, Kansas that hosted the Gorilla Classic track and field meet.

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The takeaway

The strong performances by the Southern Nazarene track and field teams at the Gorilla Classic demonstrate the program's continued development and competitiveness within NCAA Division II. The meet provided valuable experience and momentum for the Storm athletes as they look ahead to their conference and national championship meets later in the season.