The Fighting Illini men's track and field team has earned a No. 14 ranking in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) national poll released on Tuesday.
The Illinois men's track and field team will head to Des Moines, Iowa for the prestigious Drake Relays from Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26.
The Illinois men's track and field competed at multiple events over the weekend, as the majority of the team competed at the Kentucky Relays in Lexington, Ky., while a small distance group traveled to California.
The No. 24 Illinois men's track and field team will split up this weekend with the majority of the team will traveling to Lexington, Ky. for the Kentucky Relays.
University of Illinois senior Vanier Joseph has been named Big Ten Track Athlete of the Week following his performance at the Illinois Twilight, the conference announced Wednesday.