Men's Track & Field Headlines

Paulsen Finishes 18th at NAIA Nationals
Paulsen Finishes 18th at NAIA Nationals

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Luke Paulsen made his National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Track and Field Championship debut in the javelin throw today, finishing 18th in the 25-man field. 

File photo of Luke Paulsen throwing the javelin.
Paulsen pours passion into javelin throw

Luke Paulsen’s path to the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championships wasn’t exactly expected. The Morningside junior ever envisioned himself throwing the javelin for the Mustangs track and field program.

Riedemann among Top 5 finishers at USD
Riedemann among Top 5 finishers at USD

VERMILLION, S.D. — The Morningside men’s track and field team picked up multiple Top 5 finishes Friday night at the South Dakota Twilight meet, highlighted by another win from Theo Moseman and strong sprint performances from Lane Kruger.

Lane Kruger file photo with a GPAC headline underneath it in a maroon oval.
Kruger, Moseman lead Mustangs at GPAC meet

FREMONT, Neb. — The Morningside men’s track and field team was powered by a conference title from Theo Moseman and multiple All-Conference performances over two days at the GPAC Outdoor Championships, hosted this year by Midland.

NAIA Reveals Spring Scholar-Athlete List
Men's Track and Field Places Nine on Scholar-Athlete List

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Scholar-Athletes for spring sports. Morningside had 9 athletes named to the list for men's track and field, representing the indoor and outdoor seasons.

Casey Kruger of Morningside runs on the track during the Sioux City Relays, with stadium seating in the background; graphic overlay reads “Grand View Viking Classic” with Mustang branding.
Kruger, McKinley claim silvers at Grand View

DES MOINES — Seven different Morningside men’s track and field entries earned Top 5 status Friday at the Grand View Viking Classic at Duke Williams Stadium.

McKinley, Paulsen lead balanced Mustangs effort
McKinley, Paulsen lead balanced Mustangs effort

ORANGE CITY, Iowa — The Morningside men’s track and field team recorded multiple Top 8 finishes Friday night at the Northwestern Invite, highlighted by podium performances in both distance and field events.

Mustangs show depth at Sioux City Relays
Mustangs show depth at Sioux City Relays

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Morningside men’s track and field team put together a balanced two-day performance with multiple Top 8 finishes across sprint, distance and field events at the Sioux City Relays.

Morningside track athlete Theo Moseman poses in a team jacket in front of a red Mustangs backdrop as a graphic announces him as GPAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week.
Moseman nabs another GPAC honor

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Morningside junior Theo Moseman has been named this week’s Great Plains Athletic Conference Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week.

Mustang Men Tally Times at Central Methodist Invite
Mustang Men Tally Times at Central Methodist Invite

FAYETTE, Mo. – Members of Morningside’s men’s track and field team were able to set some times on the track at the Central Methodist Invite this week.

File photo of Luke Paulsen throwing the javelin at last year's Sioux City Relays with score graphic.
Paulsen, Moseman garner silver at Wayne State Classic

SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Morningside men’s track and field team turned in a pair of runner-up finishes and added depth across multiple events Saturday at the Wayne State Wildcat Classic.

Morningside announces 2025 Hall of Fame, Alumni Coach of the Year
Morningside announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, Alumni Coach of the Year

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside University will induct three individuals and a team into its M Club Hall of Fame and honor an Alumni Coach of the Year as part of its 2025 induction ceremony during homecoming weekend. 

Moseman, Kruger name USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes
Moseman, Kruger named USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes

NEW ORLEANS, LA. – The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association released its 2025 academic honors for the men’s track and field season this week, naming a pair of Mustangs to its All-Academic Athlete list.

College Sports Communicators names three to Cross Country and Track and Field honor list
College Sports Communicators names three to Cross Country and Track and Field honor list

GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators released its Academic All-District list for Men’s Track and Field and Cross Country today, placing three Morningsiders on the list.

File photo from Sioux City Relays with results graphic.
Mustangs finish 21st in NAIA 4x100 race

The Mustangs completed the race in 41.59 seconds after qualifying for nationals back in March.

Graphic with five runners' headshots.
Mustangs hope to 'dial in' during nationals

The Mustangs will race in the 4x100 prelims at 2:30 p.m. (Iowa time) Wednesday at the NAIA Outdoor Championships, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan.