Tulane University announced on Mar. 19 that its track and field team will start the outdoor season this weekend at the Louisiana Classics in Lafayette, Louisiana. The two-day event is set to begin Friday, with most competitions scheduled for Saturday at the Home Bank Soccer & Track Complex.
The opening day will feature a limited schedule, including men’s and women’s javelin and discus events in the afternoon. Aiden Yang will represent Tulane in the men’s javelin, while Sofie Groeninger will compete in the women’s javelin. Cara Salsberry, Sofia Caruso, and Quin Tandeih are slated to participate in the women’s discus.
Saturday’s events will start early with distance running at 7:00 a.m., beginning with the women’s 10K followed by the men’s 5K. Field events such as men’s hammer throw, women’s shot put, and long jump for both men and women are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Tulane plans to have several athletes competing throughout Saturday across various disciplines.
The Green Wave recently finished fifth at the American Indoor Track and Field Championships. Looking ahead, Tulane’s next competition will be at the Raleigh Relays hosted by North Carolina State from March 26 through March 28 in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Tickets for upcoming athletic events can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), visiting TulaneTix.com, or stopping by the ticket office at James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
