BISMARCK, ND – It was a day of firsts for University of Mary men's track and field as multiple athletes earned their first career victories, and others were winners in their season debuts. As a team, UMary won the Marauders 2026 Indoor Opener to start the new year strong.

Making his NCAA debut, freshman Sheriff Abdul-Razak won the 60m Dash with a 6.91, narrowly beating out teammate Dawson Hawkinson by 0.04 seconds.

Mark DeArmond earned his first career victory by winning the 150m, setting a school record of 16.78.  

Junior transfer Jack Koppelsloen took home his first win as a Marauder in the 600m, clocking in at 1:23.74.

Gideon Hammah made his season debut and set a school record in the 1000m at 2:27.81. The sophomore was less than two seconds off his school record in the Mile, finishing first with a 4:14.43.

NSIC Cross Country Outstanding Senior of the Year Caleb Hansen won the 3000m in his season debut, finishing with a time of 8:48.78.

Preston Lemar, Emanuel Latawiec, Dawson Hawkinson, Ryan Koberoski teamed up to win the 4x300m Relay, setting a school record at 2:28.22.

Lucas Kupfer won the Long Jump with a 7.07m leap.

Full results can be found here with the final standings below:

University of Mary: 251.5
Dickinson State University: 155.5
Bismarck State College: 90
Minot State University: 24

Up next for the Marauders is another home meet with the UMary Winter Classic taking place on Saturday, Jan. 24.

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