BISMARCK, ND – The University of Mary track and field team is home for the second consecutive week, hosting the UMary Alumni Open. Field events begin at 11:00 a.m. with track events starting at 12:30 p.m.

The Marauders will be joined by Bismarck State College and Dickinson State University at the meet. Live results can be found here. The live stream for the meet can be found here.

LAST TIME OUT
UMary men's and women's track and field were both victorious in the six-team Mike Thorson Alumni Classic to begin the season. Men's individual victories were achieved by Nathan Andrews (600m), Colby Fleck (60m, 200m), Will Mickelson (High Jump), Ty Allen (Long Jump), Jake Hettinger (Shot Put), and the 4x400m Relay. On the women's side, Tionce Walrond (200m), Tayen Werner (200m), Laila Cleare (60m), Anna Bruno (Long Jump), Kristine Kalthoff (Mile), and Kate Van Erp (Triple Jump).

SCHOOL RECORD
In his first-ever race with the Marauders, Nathan Andrews won the 600m Dash and set a school record in the process. His time of 1:19.94 beat the previous mark by over a second. The prior record was set by Osvaldo Cano last year at 1:21.02.

NATIONAL STANDINGS
Here is where the Marauders' NCAA qualifying athletes currently stand in Division II:

Tionce Walrond (200m) – 1st (24.15)
Laila Cleare (60m) – 7th (7.48)
Tayen Werner (200m) – 9th (24.54)

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
Tionce Walrond was named the NSIC Track Athlete of the Week in the conference's first release of the weekly honors. Her time of 24.15 in the 200m at the Mike Thorson Alumni Classic ranks as the top in the nation currently. Walrond also set a PR in the 400m with a 58.52, placing 3^rd. It is the third time the junior has been named the conference's athlete of the week.

PRESEASON POLLS
Both the men's and women's track and field teams were picked to finish 2^nd in the Northern Sun Preseason Coaches' Poll. For the women, this is their second consecutive year in the spot. On the men's side, it is the first time since 2019 that they have been picked 2^nd.

UMARY ALUMNI OPEN ORDER OF EVENTS | DEC. 12, 2025
10:30am          National Anthem
11:00am          Field Events
                        Long Jump (women, men to follow)
                        Triple Jump follows Long Jump (women, men to follow)
                        High Jump (men, women to follow)
                        Weight Throw (men, women to follow)
                        Shot Put (After WT) (men, women to follow)
                         Pole Vault (women, men to follow)
1:00 pm            Anticipated time for the Shot Put and Triple Jump to Start* TBD by Official
3:30 pm            Anticipated finish of field events
 
12:30pm          Running Events (women, followed by men)
12:30                 60m – prelim – women
12:45                 60m – prelim – men
1:00                    400m
1:10                    800m
1:20                    600m
1:30                    60m – final – Women
1:35                    60m – final – Men
2:00                    60mh – W – Pent 60mh
2:20                    60mh – M
2:40                    200m – women
2:55                    200m – men
3:15                    Mile
3:30                    3,000m
TBD                    Pent 800m (to be determined based on their pace through events)
4:00                    4x400m Relay – Women
4:10                    4x400m Relay – Men
 
AFTER THE ACTION
Marauders fans should make plans to stop at Buffalo Wild Wings following all UMary home meets. With two convenient Bismarck locations and great food and drink specials, it's easy to see why Buffalo Wild Wings is the preferred post-game hangout of Marauders Athletics!

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