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Arkansas State track & field captures three event titles in Day 1 of 2024 SBC Indoors
Arkansas State track and field racked up a trio of event crowns on Monday inside the Birmingham Crossplex to highlight a strong opening day at the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships.
Both squads ended the first day of the two-day event in second place in the team standings. A-State’s men’s team tallied 40.5 points on the day, while the women’s team scored 33 points – one point behind leading Texas State.
Bradley Jelmert cleared a meet-record 5.62m (18-5.25) to win the men’s pole vault, remaining unbeaten this season. He provided 10 of the men’s team’s 17.5 points earned in the event, with John Carswell clearing a career-best 4.92m (16-1.75) in a bronze medal finish and Trace South tying for seventh with a mark of 4.77m (15-7.75).
Michelle Ogbemudia broke her own school record to capture the women’s weight throw crown. She tossed the implement 21.12m/69-3.5 on her second attempt to give the A-State women 10 early points.
The Red Wolves’ final win of the first day came in the women’s distance medley relay. A-State led nearly the entire race and won with a time of 11:43.90 – a mark that stands third in program history. The men’s squad then ended the day with a third-place finish, combining for a time of 10:07.15.
Dawson Mayberry took silver in the men’s 5000 meters with a time of 14:31.55 while Jacob Pyeatt crossed in 14:40.51 to place fifth, resulting in a dozen points for the men’s squad. Rylan Brown (15:21.52) and Coleman Wilson (15:41.14) placed 10th and 16th, respectively.
Three runners scored in the women’s 5000, led by Jaybe Shufelberger’s fifth-place, and career-best, time of 16:55.63, which stands fourth in program history. Elizabeth Martin (17:02.75) and Olivia Walter (17:11.63) placed sixth and eighth, respectively, with times that stand sixth and seventh in A-State indoor history.
Colby Eddowes, who placed fourth in the open long jump final (7.28m/23-10.75), leads the heptathlon after the first four events with 3,296 points. Alden Wetzel ended the day with 2,531 points to sit eighth.
Izzy Daines and Miranda Burgett placed sixth and seventh, respectively, in the pentathlon with point totals of 3,522 and 3,474.
All four of A-State’s competitors in the men’s mile advanced to Tuesday’s final, with top qualifier Hannes Fahl and Lasse Funck winning their heats to automatically qualify along with time qualifiers Noah McMurtrey and Ryan Parson. Funck and Fahl also earned spots in the 800-meter final, posting the top two qualifying marks.
Rahel Broemmel was one of two women to qualify for the women’s mile final, leading all runners with a time of 4:57.11 in the second heat. Anna Hunter ran a personal-best 5:02.39 and qualified on time.
Kenyon Parker and Will Glass posted times of 8.02 and 8.03 in the men’s 60-meter hurdles prelims en route to advancing to the event final, while Tyra Nabors matched her season best in her qualifying race, running 8.48 to make the final 8.
Spencer Taylor earned bids to Tuesday’s final rounds in both the 200 meters and 400 meters. The freshman continued his standout season with qualifying marks of 21.83 and 48.60, respectively.
In the men’s weight throw, Noa Isaia placed ninth with a throw of 17.02m (55-10.25) followed by Chris Boyd in 10th with a personal-best 15.67m (51.5).
NEXT UP
The Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships resumes at 10 a.m. Tuesday with the continuation of the heptathlon, setting the stage for a full day of finals. ESPN Plus will carry the action, beginning with the women’s mile final at 1:30 p.m. A-State is seeking to defend four straight team championship sweeps in the indoor championships.
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Arkansas Athletics, CommunityAmerica Credit Union launch multi-year partnership including Razorback Stadium naming rights
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas Department of Athletics has signed a long-term partnership with CommunityAmerica Credit Union, marking a significant step in the credit union’s growing commitment to Northwest Arkansas. Facilitated by Learfield and Razorback Sports Properties, Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will become CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium beginning with the 2027 football season.
Rooted in more than 85 years of helping individuals and families achieve financial peace of mind and building on a 65-year legacy of service in Arkansas, CommunityAmerica is excited to engage with Razorback fans and support the communities they call home.
“This is so much more than a name on a stadium. It’s about becoming part of the Razorback Nation experience and helping fans, students, student-athletes and the communities we and the university serve,” said Lisa Ginter, Chief Executive Officer of CommunityAmerica Credit Union. “Our members are at the heart of everything we do and when we evaluate partnerships like this, it starts with what matters most to them. The University of Arkansas is a powerful source of pride and connection for people across the state and in many of our markets. This partnership underscores our long-term commitment to Northwest Arkansas, where we look forward to growing our presence and helping more families achieve financial peace of mind. We’re already deepening our roots with plans for a campus location and several new branches throughout the region.”
The multi-phased partnership extends beyond naming rights and designates CommunityAmerica as the Official Credit Union of Arkansas Athletics. CommunityAmerica will also serve as an official sponsor of Arkansas Athletics, supporting student-athletes and fans alike. The comprehensive partnership will also include the rebranding of the SEC Club inside Razorback Stadium as the CommunityAmerica Club, where fans enjoy premium amenities on gameday. As part of the agreement, CommunityAmerica will engage directly with Razorback student-athletes providing Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, valuable financial education and programs to help them succeed both on and off the field.
“We are thrilled to welcome CommunityAmerica Credit Union as the Official Credit Union of Arkansas Athletics as one piece of a partnership that will benefit our student-athletes, fans and the state of Arkansas for years to come,” said Hunter Yurachek, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at the University of Arkansas. “Our vision in the Department of Athletics is to be our best and CommunityAmerica’s commitment to excellence as a trusted, people-driven financial institution mirrors that same vision. This partnership is just getting started but its impact will help shape our future.”
Beginning with the 2027 football season, the partnership will expand into its second phase with the naming of CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium and the launch of CommunityAmerica Razorback Checking, Debit and Credit Cards.
With a legacy of serving members across Arkansas and nationwide, CommunityAmerica is ranked among the most trusted and innovative credit unions in the country and among the largest in the Midwest. CommunityAmerica is excited to engage and serve Razorback fans and members more deeply with a variety of financial products and services that align to their passion for the University.
“Our members are proud of where they live and what they stand behind, and for so many in Arkansas and across our shared communities, that means being part of Razorback Nation,” Ginter said. “As we look ahead to launching Razorback-branded products in 2027, we’re excited to offer experiences that celebrate that pride, strengthen relationships and deliver meaningful value for the people and communities we serve.”
“This is a historic partnership featuring an innovative brand with a passion and proven track record of supporting their community, paired with one of the leading college athletics programs in the country,” said Allison Fillmore, Senior Vice President, Business Development at Learfield. “Learfield and Razorback Sports Properties are excited to collaborate with Arkansas Athletics, which will enhance fan and student-athlete experiences for years to come.”
Razorback Sports Properties is the locally based Learfield team that is the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Arkansas Athletics and oversees all sponsorship agreements on behalf of the Razorbacks.
About the University of Arkansas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
The University of Arkansas Department of Intercollegiate Athletics pursues its vision to “Be Our Best” while developing 465+ student-athletes into Razorbacks and Champions for Life. As members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), the Razorbacks consistently compete at the nation’s highest levels while proudly representing the University of Arkansas and the entire state. Arkansas has established itself as one of the most competitive programs in the nation, winning nine NCAA titles and over 50 SEC Championships in recent years.
About CommunityAmerica Credit Union
CommunityAmerica Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution committed to helping members get on a path to thrive and achieve financial peace of mind. Founded in 1940, and with Arkansas roots dating back to 1968, CommunityAmerica has grown to meet the evolving financial needs of its members. With nearly $10 billion in assets and more than 600,000 members, the credit union is ranked among the nation’s 50 largest credit unions. It is the largest credit union in Arkansas, Kansas, and Missouri, and one of the largest financial institutions with expanding operations in Northwest Arkansas. CommunityAmerica offers a full suite of financial products and services for individuals and businesses, including checking and savings, mortgages, loans, commercial banking, wealth management, retirement planning, and insurance. Federally chartered, CommunityAmerica serves members across multiple markets nationwide with branch locations in Arkansas, California, Kansas, Missouri, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas. Learn more at CommunityAmerica.com.
About Learfield
Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.
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