2021-22 Track & Field News
Owen announces Cross Country and Track & Field staff updates
July 18, 2022
Robert Young has been promoted to Assistant Head Coach after one season as an assistant coach.
Sayen receives GLIAC Commissioner's Award
July 08, 2022
Michigan Tech's Clayton Sayen has been named a recipients of the 2022 Spring GLIAC Commissioner's Award the conference office announced on Friday. The awards are presented after the fall, winter, and spring athletic seasons to six female and six male student-athletes that excel both in the classroom and in competition.
Sayen receives USTFCCCA All-Region honors
June 22, 2022
The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced Michigan Tech junior Clayton Sayen (Houghton, Michigan) is among its 2022 NCAA Division II All-Region honorees Wednesday. Sayen earned top marks in the 800 meters and 1500 meter events this spring and qualified for the 1500 national finals, where he finished 11th.
Huskies honored by GLIAC for Academics
June 15, 2022
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced the All-Academic and All-Academic Excellence Teams for the spring semester on Wednesday.
Sayen named USTFCCCA Second Team All-America
May 31, 2022
All-America honors for the 2022 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field season were announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) and Michigan Tech junior Clayton Sayen was named to the second team in the men's 1,500 meters.
Sayen places 11th at NCAA Championships 1500 meter finals
May 28, 2022
The most prolific Michigan Tech 1500 meter runner in school history Clayton Sayen crossed the finish line 11th Saturday at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Grand Valley State Track and Field Stadium with a 1500 meter time of 3:51.64.
Sayen qualifies for NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships
May 18, 2022
Michigan Tech junior Clayton Sayen has officially qualified to compete in the 2022 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field National Championships May 26-29 in Allendale, Michigan, hosted by Grand Valley State University.
Another school record falls to Sayen at Carius Gregory Invitational
May 14, 2022
Select Michigan Tech student-athletes participated in the Carius Gregory Invitational at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium, hosted by North Central College Friday. Junior Clayton Sayen (Houghton, Michigan) topped another school record, this time in the 800 meters. Having already locked up a qualifier spot to the NCAA Division II Championships in the 1500 meters, Sayen showed his versatility with the new provisional mark.
Sayen leads Huskies at GLIAC Championships
May 06, 2022
With one day of competition remaining at the GLIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the Huskies posted several notable results on Thursday in Allendale, Michigan, including a 3000 meter steeplechase school record set by junior Sam Kurkowski. Field events are set to resume Friday at 11 a.m. while track gets underway at 2:30 p.m.
Sayen earns GLIAC Athlete of the Week
May 03, 2022
Michigan Tech junior Clayton Sayen (Houghton, Michigan) was named GLIAC Track and Field Athlete of the Week Tuesday by the conference office. Sayen has consistently been the top runner for the Huskies in both cross country and outdoor track this season.
(Video) Outdoor Track & Field GLIAC Championship Preview
May 03, 2022
Head Coach Kristina Owen and Assistant Coach Robert Young break down the Huskies upcoming trip to the GLIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Allendale, Michigan.
Sayen takes down school record at Drake Relays
April 29, 2022
Clayton Sayen’s closing speed helped him top the Michigan Tech 1500 meter school record for the second time this spring Thursday night at the Drake Relays. Sayen (Houghton, Michigan) finished in second place amongst a field of 27 with a time of 3:44.33, bested only by Alec Basten of the University of Minnesota (3:43.64).
Huskies run strong times at Elaine Leigh Invitational
April 23, 2022
Jesse Jacobusse remained undefeated this season in the 800 meters and a plethora of Husky runners surpassed personal bests at the two day, Elaine Leigh Invitational, hosted by Oakland Unversity. Jacobusse crossed the line in 2:11.61, which set an NCAA provisional mark. She edged out Madison Leigh (Oakland - 2:12.46) for first place.
Huskies overcome wind at St. Norbert Twilight
April 14, 2022
Michigan Tech dominated middle distance and set a pair of personal bests in shotput despite a challenging sustained breeze all afternoon at the St. Norbert Twilight Invitational Thursday. Noah Koball (14.23m) and Ryan Beatley (13.18m) took first and second place for MTU. In the men's 1500 meters, the Huskies slotted in each of the top six positions, including race winner Sam Lange (4:01.97).
Schwiderson, Jacobusse earn GLIAC Track Athlete of the Week
April 05, 2022
Following strong performances at the Michigan State Spartan Invitational last week, a pair of Michigan Tech outdoor track and field athletes have earned GLIAC Athlete of the Week honors.
Huskies complete Spartan Invitational
April 02, 2022
Michigan Tech outdoor track and field finished two days of competition in the Spartan Invitational, hosted by Michigan State University Saturday afternoon at Ralph Young Field. Through chilly conditions, the Huskies posted a strong showing in multiple events.