Arkansas Track Teams Compete at SEC Indoor Championships

Razorbacks aim to continue dominance at conference meet

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Arkansas men's and women's track and field teams are poised to make a strong showing at the SEC Indoor Championships in College Station, Texas this weekend. The men's team looks to reclaim the conference crown after finishing second last season, while the women's team seeks to extend its streak of 11 consecutive SEC indoor titles.

Why it matters

The SEC Indoor Championships are a crucial event for the Arkansas track and field programs, as they look to solidify their status as national powerhouses. A strong performance could boost the teams' rankings and momentum heading into the NCAA Indoor Championships.

The details

The men's team features numerous athletes who were on last year's runner-up squad, as well as several newcomers. The Razorbacks have top-ranked athletes in several events, including the 60 meters, 200 meters, 800 meters, 60-meter hurdles, and 3,000 meters. The women's team is led by standouts in the 400 meters, 800 meters, and distance events, and also boasts the fastest times in the 1,600-meter relay and distance medley relay.

  • The SEC Indoor Championships begin on Thursday, February 26, 2026 and will continue through Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Last season, the Arkansas men's team finished second to host Texas A&M at the SEC Indoor Championships.

The players

Chris Johnson

Arkansas women's track and field coach.

Doug Case

Arkansas men's track and field coach.

Jelani Watkins

Arkansas sprinter with one of the top 60-meter times in the SEC.

Rivaldo Marshall

Arkansas runner who has the top 800-meter time in the SEC this season and is the lone returning individual SEC medalist on the team.

Sanu Jallow-Lockhart

Arkansas 800-meter runner who owns the league's best time in the event.

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What they’re saying

“That's crazy to think about winning 11 in a row in anything, in any event, but the SEC indoor championship especially. But we don't talk about it. We haven't talked about it all. Every team is different. Every team is a new team, and obviously we're just trying to get this team prepared to go out and do their very, very best.”

— Chris Johnson, Arkansas women's track and field coach (nwaonline.com)

“We're in it to win it, so the team knows that. I listened to them yesterday, talking, warming up and stuff, [and] I heard some of them saying, 'I've never been on a team with a chance to win something.' I think that it was a really high, positive note for the newcomers here on our team and in our program. I don't think there's going to be a lot of hype talk we're going to have to do going into this meet. I think we're going to be ready.”

— Doug Case, Arkansas men's track and field coach (nwaonline.com)

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