FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Florida State Track and Field team completed day one of the 2021 NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Seminoles recorded three lifetime bests, four season bests, two heat winners, two new school records and the men earned 17 big points putting them in 3
rd place heading into the final day.
“The men had a fantastic day one at indoor nationals,” said Head Coach Bob Braman. “The men are well positioned for a Top 5 finish tomorrow. That would be a really great result for this team considering we’re missing our Ace, Kasaun James, due to injury. I’m really proud of these guys. Out of 7 guys, only Trey has competed at Indoor Nationals before. That’s impressive.”
Cole Hocker competes in the mile at the 2021 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos
The last day of the meet started with a dominant win from Oregon sophomore Cole Hocker and continued with a historic double victory in Saturday’s distance events. Related Story
After breaking the previous collegiate record with his teammate Cooper Teare in February, Hocker didn’t leave anything on the table in his quest to win the NCAA mile crown.
By the bell lap, the race was Hocker’s as he broke away from the field with every step in the final 200 meters, reaching the homestretch clear of any competition.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Trey Cunningham was named to The Bowerman 2021 Men’s Pre-NCAA Indoor Watch List, announced by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) today (March 4).
The senior from Winfield, Ala. has remained consistently at the top this indoor season. He is coming off the Atlantic Coast Conference Championships, where he earned his fourth Championship gold in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.67.
Cunningham’s performance at ACC Indoors makes him the first ever athlete to win four straight titles in the 60-meter hurdles. It also makes him one of just four male athletes to win four indoor golds in ACC history.
Cunningham currently stands as the NCAA leader in the 60-meter hurdles with his 7.55 winner from the Tyson Invitational on February 13. He continues to remain unbeaten collegiately and has forever changed the Florida State record books with his time of 7.51 on February 14, 2020 setting a new school record. He als
March 4, 2021 - by Jodie Judd Cunningham and Coach Phillips Win South Region Awards
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida State senior Trey Cunningham was selected U.S Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) South Region Men’s Indoor Track Athlete of the Year this Thursday. He is joined by South Region Women’s Assistant Coach of the Year, Kelly Phillips. These awards are voted on by USTFCCCA member coaches and honor coaches and athletes from each of the nine regions.
“Trey is certainly deserving as the South Region Track Athlete of the Year,” said Head Coach Bob Braman. “He’s been the dominant track athlete in the region this entire year.”
March 4, 2021 - by Jodie Judd Sixteen Noles Advance To NCAA Indoor Championship
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After a successful ACC Championships, the good news keeps on coming for the Florida State track and field team. It has been released that sixteen Seminoles have earned their spots to compete in the NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas which will take place March 11-13.
“I’m really proud of our athletes and coaches for doing such a great job under such trying conditions,” said Head Coach Bob Braman.”This is one of the largest groups of athletes that we’ve ever had qualify for Indoor Nationals. The sixteen individual athletes is more than double any other Track and Field program in the ACC, so we’re really proud of that.”