MANKATO, Minn. – No. 5 Minnesota State women's track and field scored 216.33 points and won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Indoor Championship for the sixth consecutive season at Myers Field House on Saturday.
 
UMary (111), Winona State (76), Minnesota Duluth (68) and Augustana (61) rounded out the top five teams with 19 events scored.

"We're proud to bring home both team titles at the NSIC Championships," said head coach Mike Turgeon. "That doesn't happen by accident. Our men and women showed up ready to compete, handled the pressure, and executed when it mattered. What stands out to me is the consistency. We didn't rely on one or two big performances, it was depth across all four event groups. Veterans scored like veterans, and younger athletes stepped into big roles without hesitation."
 
SATURDAY
Ashley Overgaauw finished third in the mile on Saturday with a time of 5:02.77. The Mavericks dominated in 60 meter hurdle finals. Esaba Okwaramoi backed up her prelims performance with a first place finish in a time of 8.32, a personal best and new No. 4 in Division II. Ashanti Harvey was second in 8.50 seconds. Miranda Lauvstad was third with a time of 8.65.
 
Brianna Shroyer crossed third in 400 meter finals with her season best mark of 56.63. In 600 meters, Lexi Kuffel placed fifth with a time of 1:37.52.
 
Norah D'Almeida posted a season best in 60 meter dash finals for fifth place (7.64). Addison Peed set a personal best and placed third in 1000 meters with a time of 2:58.53.
 
Lauvstad won the 200 meter event with a finals time of 24.41. D'Almeida was fifth with a season best 25.10. Amanda Overgaauw posted a time of 10:04.98 in 3000 meters for fourth place.
 
In the field, Maya Shorter placed sixth in shot put for the Mavericks with a mark of 13.21m (43-4.25, 85^th in Division II). Ghada Hamdani won the title in triple jump at a mark of 12.45m (40-10.25), just ahead of teammate Lillian Washington (12.22m, 40-1.25). Harvey was also fourth for MSU (11.96m, 39-3.00).
 
Alexa Post wrapped up the title for Minnesota State in pentathlon with a score of 3,714, ahead of second place Ashton Massey (Augustana), who accumulated a score of 3,631.
 
The day ended with a close finish in the 4x400 meter relay. UMary took first place with a team time of 3:50.25. Then it was the Mavericks team of Grace Obour, Shroyer, Hambel and Amalinally Pemberton who legged out second place (3:50.85).
 
 
FRIDAY
Miranda Lauvstad dominated in long jump, setting a meet record and new top mark in NCAA Division II at 6.35m (20-10.00). Lauvstad had a record-breaking performance to surpass MSU's Makayla Jackson's mark of 20-4.5 (6.21m) from 2023.
 
Aubri Brown was another highlight for the Mavericks with a win in weight throw and a mark of 18.87m (61-11.00). Emma Osier also finished fourth in the same event at 16.95m (55-7.50), which was a new 56^th mark in Division II.
 
Lillian Washington excelled in high jump with a second place height at 1.66 meters (5-5.25).
 
In distance, MSU's Amanda Overgaauw crossed the line fourth in 5000 meters with a season best time of 17:32.25. Esaba Okwaramoi led three teammates to a win in 60 meter hurdles prelims with a personal best time of 8.38, an NCAA qualifying mark, sixth in Division II this season. Ashanti Harvey followed Okwaramoi (8.51). Then came Jordin McGee (8.64) and Miranda Lauvstad (8.70).
 
Brianna Shroyer took second in 400 meter prelims with a season best time of 56.62 (NCAA qualifying mark). Also placing second was Lexi Kuffel in 600 meter prelims. Kuffel finished in 1:37.07, a personal record.
 
The Mavericks also turned in solid times in 60 meter prelims. Norah D'Almeida sits fifth with a time of 7.63 (59^th in Division II). Jordin McGee also finished sixth with a time of 7.64 (68^th in Division II). D'Almeida also took third in 200 meter prelims (25.16).
 
Ashley Overgaauw represented MSU in fifth place in 1000 meters with a time of 2:59.55 (NCAA qualifying mark).
 
A pair of Mavericks took third and fourth in pole vault. Hope Stangel marked third place at a height of 3.71 meters (12-2.00) and Elvira Collvin was fourth (3.71 meters, 12-2.00).

"Winning both sides of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Championship says a lot about the standard in our program at Minnesota State University," Turgeon said. "It's about preparation, trust in the process, and competing for the team. Our athletes earned this. We also appreciate the support from our track and field fans who came out and helped create a great atmosphere inside Myers Field House over the last two days. That energy makes a difference. Now we turn the page. Over the next two weeks, our focus shifts to the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships. We're not just going to compete, we're going there chasing trophies."