The Northwest Missouri State University track and field teams will be sending five individuals and one relay team to the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 22-24 in Allendale, Mich.

Anne Herbert qualified in the 3,000 steeplechase after improving her time last weekend to 10:46.10 at the NCC Dr. Keeler Invitational. She was the MIAA champion in that event. Lekiesha McKnight qualified in the shot put with a mark of 49’ 3.5” at the MIAA championships. Ashton Nibert’s time of 54.36 at the MIAA championships has qualified her for the 400 meter dash. The 4×400 meter relay team of Nibert, Alexis Boyd, Haley Manning and Audrey Bolinger also qualified after running 3:45.32 at the MIAA championships.

On the men’s side, John Petroff has qualified in the discus. His best throw of 174’2” came at the MIAA championships. Will Haer qualified in the pole vault, clearing 16’ 4.75” at the Missouri Relays.

The 2014 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships will be held at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., on May 22-24.

— Northwest Sports Information —