Tarleton State Hosts Joe Gillespie Invitational Track Meet

Tennis team also competing at WAC Tournament in Arlington

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:05pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a track and field event or baseball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in Tarleton State's purple and white colors.Tarleton State's annual track and field invitational and home baseball series showcase the university's athletic prowess and community spirit.Stephenville Today

Tarleton State University is hosting its annual Joe Gillespie Invitational track and field meet this weekend in Stephenville, Texas. The Texan baseball team will also be at home, taking on California Baptist. Additionally, the Tarleton State tennis team will be competing at the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament in Arlington.

Why it matters

The Joe Gillespie Invitational is a major annual event for the Tarleton State track and field program, drawing competitors from across the region. The baseball and tennis teams' events are also important conference competitions that will impact their seasons.

The details

The Joe Gillespie Invitational track and field meet will take place on Friday and Saturday at the Tarleton State Track and Field Complex in Stephenville. The Texan baseball team will host California Baptist for a weekend series at their home field. Meanwhile, the Tarleton State tennis team will travel to Arlington to compete in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament.

  • The Joe Gillespie Invitational track meet is scheduled for Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26.
  • The Texan baseball team will host California Baptist from Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27.
  • The WAC Tennis Tournament in Arlington is taking place this weekend.

The players

Tarleton State Track and Field

The Tarleton State University track and field program, which is hosting its annual Joe Gillespie Invitational meet.

Tarleton State Baseball

The Tarleton State University baseball team, which will be hosting California Baptist University for a weekend series.

Tarleton State Tennis

The Tarleton State University tennis team, which will be competing at the Western Athletic Conference Tournament in Arlington.

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What’s next

The results of the Joe Gillespie Invitational, the Texan baseball series against California Baptist, and the WAC Tennis Tournament will be reported on in the coming days.

The takeaway

Tarleton State University is hosting and competing in several major athletic events this weekend, showcasing the school's strong track and field, baseball, and tennis programs.