University of Central Missouri Athletics

Jones Highlights Day Two of NCAA-II Outdoor Championships for UCM Track & Field

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Women's Track & Field | 5/22/2026 9:53:00 PM

EMPORIA, Kan. – Kristen Jones earned First Team All-America accolades in the women's heptathlon, highlighting day two of competition for University of Central Missouri Track & Field at the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships on Friday, May 22, at Francis G. Welch Stadium on the Emporia State University campus.

Multi-Events

Jones secured her first-career All-America recognition in the heptathlon after tallying a personal-best 5,271 points to place seventh. Her 5,271 points rank fifth-best in school history. Jones placed sixth in the long jump (5.55m/18-2.50), first in the javelin (personal-best 46.22m/151-8), and ninth in the 800m run (2:24.12) on Friday to round out the two-day, seven-event competition. Her mark in the javelin is sixth-best in school history.

Jumps

Zachary Proctor earned Second Team All-America honors in the men's high jump after placing 12th with a mark of 2.05m (6-8.75).

Prelims

Nolan Vancauwemberghe posted the top time in the men's 110m hurdles prelims at 13.67 to secure a spot in the final.
Grizell Scarlett qualified for the women's 200m dash final after placing third in the prelims with a time of 23.36.
Chika Bekwunye finished 16th in the women's 100m hurdles prelims with a time of 13.90, earning Honorable Mention All-American recognition.
All finals are scheduled for Saturday.

Throws