
Mathison Advances to Eugene with Personal Best in Steeplechase
May 30, 2025 | Track and Field
COLLEGE STATION — Kole Mathison (Carmel, Ind./Carmel) advanced to the NCAA Championships on Friday evening, punching his ticket to Eugene with a strong performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Regional Championships.
Mathison clocked a personal best of 8:32.74 to finish sixth in his heat, securing an at-large qualifying spot based on time.
\Noah Bouchard also competed on Friday but was forced to withdraw from the high jump due to an apparent injury.
Up Next: Three Buffaloes will wrap up the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Regional Championships on Saturday, each aiming to join Nick Bianco (decathlon) and Mathison (3,000m steeplechase) in qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., June 11–14.
Riley Ward will lead things off in the high jump at 3:30 p.m. MT, followed by Jessie Secor and Katie Baeuerle in the 5,000-meter run at 8:10 p.m. MT.
Fans can stream all the action live on ESPN+.
Mathison clocked a personal best of 8:32.74 to finish sixth in his heat, securing an at-large qualifying spot based on time.
\Noah Bouchard also competed on Friday but was forced to withdraw from the high jump due to an apparent injury.
Up Next: Three Buffaloes will wrap up the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field West Regional Championships on Saturday, each aiming to join Nick Bianco (decathlon) and Mathison (3,000m steeplechase) in qualifying for the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore., June 11–14.
Riley Ward will lead things off in the high jump at 3:30 p.m. MT, followed by Jessie Secor and Katie Baeuerle in the 5,000-meter run at 8:10 p.m. MT.
Fans can stream all the action live on ESPN+.
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