FARMINGTON, Utah (June 3, 2026) – After claiming their first Big Sky Conference title in 23 years and representing the league incredibly well on the national stage, the Montana State Women’s Outdoor Track & Field program has been named Commissioner’s Team of the Month for May.
Across four rainy days in Portland, the Bobcats scored 181 points to secure their first Big Sky trophy since 2003. They dominated the competition, with the next closest team finishing at 128 points.
The Bobcats put a stop to Northern Arizona’s streak of five-consecutive titles and are the first program other than NAU or Sacramento State to earn the Big Sky women’s outdoor team championship since 2007 when Idaho State took home the crown.
Montana State was paced by freshman Tilde Bjerager, who swept all three of the conference’s individual awards and was named Most Valuable Athlete, Most Outstanding Performer and Freshman of the Year.
At the conclusion of the meet, she had 25.5 points for the Bobcats.
Additionally, Sydney Brewster had 24 points for Montana State across three throwing events.
Bobcat head coach Lyle Weese was a unanimous selection for Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year following the championships in Portland.
The Bobcats also had a strong showing at NCAA West Prelims this past weekend, where Bjerager, Brewster and the 4x400 Relay Team all punched their tickets to the National Championships.
The 2026 NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships will be held from June 10-13 in Eugene, Oregon.
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Previous Team of the Month Winners
2026
January – Montana State Athletics
February – Idaho Women’s Basketball
March – Northern Arizona Men’s Indoor Track & Field
April – Sacramento State Men's Golf
2025
January – Montana State Women’s Basketball
February – Northern Arizona Women’s Indoor Track & Field
March – Sacramento State Women’s Golf
April – Idaho State Softball
May – Weber State Softball
June – Northern Arizona Women’s Outdoor Track & Field
July – Eastern Washington Women's Golf
August – Weber State Volleyball
September – Montana Athletics
October – Montana Soccer
November – Montana State Football
December – Montana State Football
2024
January – Northern Arizona Indoor Track & Field Programs
February – Eastern Washington Basketball Programs
March – Northern Arizona Men’s Indoor Track & Field
April – Sacramento State Athletics
May – Idaho State & Montana State Campus Staffs
June – Montana Marketing Department
July – Weber State Women’s Cross Country
August – Montana State Football
September – Idaho State Volleyball
October – Montana Women’s Soccer
November – Northern Arizona Women’s Cross Country
December – Montana State Football