FARMINGTON, Utah (January 30, 2023) – A new collegiate record and a pair of Big Sky Conference records highlight what was an exciting weekend of Big Sky Conference men’s and women’s indoor track and field, culminating in the league’s annual Athlete of the Week awards.
Track & Field Athlete of the Week titles are awarded on weeks where four or more teams compete throughout the indoor and outdoor campaign.
Men’s Track Athlete of the Week – Drew Bosley, Northern Arizona
No one in the history of NCAA indoor track and field has ever clocked a faster 3,000-meter than Northern Arizona’s Drew Bosley, the Big Sky’s Men’s Track Athlete of the Week.
Last Friday, Bosley took to the track at the 2023 Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic and threw down a 7:36.42 to set a new collegiate record.
Obviously, this also resulted in a new Big Sky Conference record and a new top mark in Northern Arizona University history.
Bosley has taken over the No. 1 spot in the nation with just about a month to go before championship season
The sophomore is a multi-time All-American for the Lumberjacks, and played a vital role in them securing yet another cross country national championship a few months back.
Others Nominated: Ben Drew (PSU), Lorenz Herrmann (UI), Khutsisa Rampete (ISU), Jerome Campbell (UNC), Bronson Winter (WSU)
Men’s Field Athlete of the Week – Colby Wilson, Montana State
Soaring over 18’ 1.25” in the men’s pole vault, Montana State’s Colby Wilson set a new Big Sky Conference record on Saturday and has been named Big Sky Men’s Field Athlete of the Week.
This currently puts him 10
th in the nation.
Additionally, this marks Wilson’s second honor of the season after claiming it last week as well.
Others Nominated: Bobby Say (EWU), Mitchell Effing (NAU), Noah Culbertson (UI), Zack Ramos (ISU), Jameson Rembert (UNC)
Women’s Track Athlete of the Week – Billie Hatch, Weber State
Running the top women’s 3,000-meter time in the Big Sky so far this season, Weber State’s Billie Hatch has been named Women’s Track Athlete of the Week.
Hatch crossed the line in 9:13.10 at the UW Invite, securing the second-fastest time in the history of Weber State University.
She’s currently ranked No. 24 in the NCAA.
Others Nominated: Elena Carter (MSU), DMR Team (PSU), Madelyn Knight (EWU), Alyssa Colbert (NAU), Kelsey Swenson (UI), Kyndal Martin (ISU), Regina Mpigachai (UNC)
Women’s Field Athlete of the Week – Lucy Corbett, Montana State
For the second time this season, Montana State’s Lucy Corbett has been named Big Sky Women’s Field Athlete of the Week for her performance in the women’s high jump.
At the UNM Team Open, Corbett cleared 1.81m (5’ 11.25”) in the event to place second in the field.
The 1.85m (6’ 0.75”) she cleared earlier this season ranks her seventh in the nation.
Others Nominated: Hally Ruff (EWU), Brenna Rodriguez (NAU), Mia Sylverster (UI), Eliotte Stockham (ISU), Kiana Van Haaren (UNC)
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December 12, 2022
W. Track – Regina Mpigachai (UNC)
W. Field – Lucy Corbett (MSU)
M. Track – Jerome Campbell (UNC)
M. Field – Caleb Whitney (WSU)
January 16, 2023
W. Track – Alyssa Colbert (NAU)
W. Field – Destinee Rose-Haas (ISU)
M. Track – David Dunlap (NAU)
M. Field – Mitchell Effing (NAU)
January 23, 2023
W. Track – Regina Mpigachai (UNC)
W. Field – Destinee Rose-Haas (ISU)
M. Track – Duncan Hamilton (MSU)
M. Field – Colby Wilson (MSU)