NEW ORLEANS --- The Minnesota State men's track and field team has been ranked 21st at checkpoint #1 of the USTFCCCA Division II outdoor track and field ratings as of April 6.

The Mavericks are the highest rated NSIC team in the top-25 as they have earned 95.42 points.

Braxton Stewart ranks third in the decathlon (6,788 points) and Dylan Gross ranks third in the shot put (18.17m, 59-7.25).

Minnesota State hosts the Stomper Open this Wednesday at the Mark Schuck Outdoor Track and Field Complex.