Cowboy Track Competes in Tyson Invitational

April 19, 2003 | Cowboy Cross Country & Track

Oklahoma State's men's indoor track team competed against some of the nation's best track programs Friday and Saturday at the Tyson Invitational inside the Randal Tyson Track Complex on the campus of the University of Arkansas.

On Friday, the Pokes made a strong showing in the 3,000-meter run, led by second-place finish. He was followed closely by in third, Scott Rantall in fourth, and in eighth. Matt Thomson placed fourth in the unseeded 800-meter run with a time 1:51.56. The Cowboys also took the victory in the distance medley relay.

Saturday was highlighted by fourth-place finish in the 5,000-meter Olympic Developmental race. His time of 13:53.01 was less than a second off of Patrick Kiptum's school record set in 1996.

The Cowboys now prepare for the Big 12 Championships in Lincoln, Neb. on February 28 and March 1.