UCCS and Mines Claim 2024 RMAC Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Titles
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The University of Colorado Colorado Springs men and Colorado School of Mines women finish the 2024 RMAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships atop their respective fields. The Mountain Lions end the championship with 178 team points, while the Orediggers finish with 144 points. On the individual side, Colorado Mesa’s Zace Buckhold, UCCS’ Audrey Bloomquist and New Mexico Highlands Ashley Barrett earned the Dr. Randy Rhine Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track Performer of the Meet honors, respectively.
The UCCS men's track & field team secured its fourth consecutive RMAC Outdoor Track & Field title with an outstanding 178-point performance at the RMAC Championships. The Mountain Lions were relentless throughout the meet, tallying an impressive 117 points on the final day of competition. Leading the charge were the sprinting sensations of UCCS, notably Brian Mosley Jr., who clinched two first-place finishes and a second-place performance, contributing a substantial 24 points to the Mountain Lions' tally.
The crowning moment for the UCCS men came in the final race of the day when Dillon Andrews, Sebastian Jean, Ashton Whisler and Joey Hamilton blazed the track in the 4x400-meter event, clinching the RMAC title and setting a new facility record with a remarkable time of 3:12.29. With some new hardware heading to Colorado Springs, Colo., head coach Ross Fellows earns his 16th overall RMAC track & field title in just eight seasons at the helm.
The Colorado School of Mines women’s team achieved something special at the 2024 RMAC Track & Field Championships with the program’s first outdoor conference crown, marking a momentous occasion in the program's ornate history. Over the intense three-day competition, the Orediggers displayed unquestionable grit and balance, with standout performances from Kit Rupar leading the way.
Rupar's impressive finishes in the discus, hammer throw, and shot put events propelled the Orediggers forward. Supported by the stellar efforts of teammates Zoe Baker, Jenna Ramsey-Rutledge and Avery Herbold, who also made significant point contributions on day two, the Orediggers showcased remarkable teamwork.
CMU’s Zace Buckhold earned the Dr. Randy Rhine Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Performer of the Meet honor after a noteworthy 2024 Outdoor Championship. The Colorado Mesa jumper earned a trio of second-place finishes in the high jump, long jump and triple jump competition. With his three standout performances, Buckhold earned 24 points for the Mavericks in the team standings.
Audrey Bloomquist and Ashley Barrett were announced as the Dr. Randy Rhine Women's Outdoor Track & Field Co-Performers of the Meet after leaving their respective marks on the weekend. Bloomquist claimed gold medals in the long jump and triple jump, while NMHU’s Ashley Barrett secured four medals in the 100-meter dash, 200m, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay.
Up next for UCCS is a trio of meets before the 2024 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships. Colorado School of Mines will be back in action at the NCAA DII Championships, which will be held in Emporia, Kan., at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State May 23-25. Tickets to the championship range from $10.00 to $15.00 per day, with an all-session pass available for $30.00.