The UIS men's track and field team showcased depth and dominance at the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic in Louisville on Friday, highlighted by strong performances in the 3,000 meter run. The Prairie Stars competed against a competitive field at the event hosted by former GLVC opponent Bellarmine.
Meet Highlights
- UIS set the tone early in the men's 3,000 meters, with Balin Doud claiming victory in heat one, running 8:36.02 to crack the NCAA DII top-100. Matt Padilla followed with a first-place finish in heat two, clocking 8:45.57, while Charlie Serrahn won heat three in 9:11.
- Ryan Jones continued the momentum with a season-best 1:54.75 in the men's open 800, securing fifth place and a spot in the NCAA DII rankings at No. 46.
- Freshman Dominic Cantarini made a strong debut in the mile, finishing 12th with a time of 4:21.60.
- In the seeded men's 3,000 meters, Isaac Cortes finished fourth with a time of 8:26.08, earning an NCAA DII No. 52 mark behind a trio of NCAA DI athletes. Briar Nevills also impressed, taking eighth place in 8:35.20, which ranks him No. 86 in NCAA DII.
| RESULTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's 3,000m | ||
| 1st | Balin Doud | 8:36.02 |
| 5th | Brock Loftus | 8:44.21 |
| 6th | Matt Padilla | 8:45.57 |
| 8th | Joey Karlesky | 8:47.04 |
| 9th | Gabe Martinez | 8:47.05 |
| 16th | Lucas Baronello | 8:50.13 |
| 21st | Brendan Cairney | 8:55.61 |
| 22nd | Nathan DeMarb | 8:56.31 |
| 27th | Garrett Wagoner | 9:03.71 |
| 30th | Noah Tegeler | 9:09.86 |
| 31st | Charlie Serrahn | 9:11.80 |
| 32nd | Daniel Giacomini | 9:12.10 |
| 43rd | Dylan Howell | 9:33.67 |
| 47th | Carson Cowling | 9:39.93 |
| 48th | Cole Kaether | 9:40.43 |
| Men's 800m | ||
| 5th | Ryan Jones | 1:54.75 |
| 16th | DJ Dutton | 2:04.07 |
| 21st | Lucas Naugle | 2:06.19 |
| Men's Mile | ||
| 12th | Dom Cantarini | 4:21.60 |
| 15th | Aidan Donohue | 4:23.87 |
| 24th | Finn Loken | 4:27.06 |
| 43rd | Ayden Groves | 4:41.99 |
| 48th | Gabe Martinez | 4:45.60 |
| Men's 3,000m (Seeded Division) | ||
| 4th | Isaac Cortes | 8:26.08 |
| 8th | Briar Nevills | 8:35.20 |
Up Next
The Prairie Stars will return to action at the Lewis Invite in Chicago, Ill., on Friday, Feb. 7.