Tarleton State Track and Field earns five gold medals in first day of 2026 WAC Indoor Championships

The Texans had a strong showing on the first day of the two-day WAC Championships, positioning themselves for a chance at a team championship in both genders.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Tarleton State Track and Field started off the 2026 WAC Indoor Track and Field Championships strongly, with five individual WAC Champions on the first day of competition. The Texans set seven school records, two all-time WAC records, two meet records, a facility record, and a national record. The Texan men are in second place with 46 total points, while the Texan women rank third but have the highest projected score for Saturday's finals.

Why it matters

Tarleton State's impressive performance on the first day of the WAC Indoor Championships puts them in contention for team titles in both the men's and women's competitions. The Texans' dominance across multiple events, setting numerous records, demonstrates their depth and talent as a program.

The details

Highlights from the first day include Thomas claiming the men's pole vault title, Ochongor defending her women's long jump crown, and Wessely winning the women's weight throw. The Texans also had strong showings in the sprints, with Jones breaking the school record in the 60m and Cameron tying the fastest women's 60m time in the NCAA this season.

  • The 2026 WAC Indoor Track and Field Championships are taking place on February 28-29 in Spokane, Washington.

The players

Tarleton State Track and Field

The track and field program at Tarleton State University, competing in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

Thomas

A Tarleton State athlete who won the men's pole vault title.

Prestina Ochongor

A Tarleton State sophomore who defended her women's long jump title, owning the current all-time WAC record.

Wessely

A Tarleton State senior who won the women's weight throw, breaking her own school record.

Jones

A Tarleton State freshman who broke the school record in the men's 60m, posting the fifth fastest time in the NCAA this season.

Cameron

A Tarleton State athlete who tied the fastest women's 60m time in the NCAA this season, breaking the meet, WAC all-time, and her own school record.

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What’s next

The 2026 WAC Indoor Track and Field Championships will conclude on Saturday, February 29. Tarleton State will look to build on their strong first-day performance and secure team titles in both the men's and women's competitions.

The takeaway

Tarleton State Track and Field has emerged as a dominant force in the WAC, setting numerous records and positioning themselves as contenders for conference championships. Their depth and talent across multiple events bodes well for the program's continued success.