Burnsville, Minn. --- The Minnesota State men's track and field team has been picked to finish first in the NSIC Preseason Men's Indoor Track and Field Coaches Poll.

The Mavericks received 11 first-place votes and 121 points to top the poll. The University of Mary is ranked second with 105 points, while Augustana, which had the other first-place vote, came is third with 101 points.

The Mavericks have won the last eight NSIC men's indoor track & field championships and 14 titles dating back to 1969.

Named as NSIC Athletes to Watch are sophomore sprinter Josh Phelps and junior thrower Connor McCormick.

Today's NSIC announcement is available HERE.

Minnesota State begins its 2019-20 season by hosting the Chuck Petersen Open in Myers Field House Saturday.

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