COLLEGE STATION, Texas – On Day 1 of the NCAA West Preliminary Championships, Utah State's track & field program had a trio of Aggies – all on the men's side – in action on a hot and humid Wednesday at E.B. Cushing Stadium.
 
Kyle Morris opened the west prelims for the Aggies when he placed 34th in the first round of the men's javelin (59.97 meters/196-9). The senior from Hillsboro, Ore., then placed 36th in the first round of the shot put (16.99 meters/55-9).
 
In the men's 10,000 meters, senior Luke Beattie placed 20th with a time of 29:53.09. Junior Caleb Garnica also ran in the race, but did not finish.
 
Only one Aggie will compete on Thursday as senior Maia Garren will take part in the women's shot put at 5 p.m. (MT).
 
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NCAA WEST PRELIMINARY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
E.B. Cushing Stadium
College Station, Texas

USU MEN'S RESULTS:
10,000 Meters (Semifinals) – 20. Luke Beattie, 29:53.09; -- Caleb Garnica, DNF.
Shot Put (First Round) – 36. Kyle Morris, 16.99m (55-9).
Javelin (First Round) – 34. Kyle Morris, 59.97m (196-9).
 
COMPETITION SCHEDULE FOR UTAH STATE ATHLETES (ALL TIMES MT)
Thursday, May 27
Field Events
5 p.m. – Women's Shot Put – First Round (Maia Garren)
 
Friday, May 28
Track Events
7:30 p.m. – Men's 5,000 Meters – Semifinals (Camren Todd)
 
Field Events
12:30 p.m. – Men's Discus – First Round (Christian Sonnenberg)
2:15 p.m. – Men's Triple Jump – First Round (Kyle Brost)
 
Saturday, May 29
Track Events
5:10 p.m. – Women's 3,000-Meter Steeplechase – Semifinals (Katie Haviland)
 
Field Events
Noon – Women's High Jump – First Round (Audrey Garrett)
12:30 p.m. – Women's Discus – First Round (Maia Garren/Michala Zilkey)
 
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