In day two of the NCAA West Region Preliminaries, Arkansas State University senior shot putter Richard Chavez punched his ticket to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Ore.

Arkansas State University's first day at the NCAA West Preliminary was productive with sophomore Roelf Pienaar qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Championships and freshman Jaylen Bacon one sprint closer.

AUSTIN, Texas UALR long jumper Desmond Gulley completed his season on Thursday afternoon at the NCAA West Regional at the University of Texas, taking 40th place in the field of 48.

AUSTIN, Texas _ University of Central Arkansas senior Chance Tanner advanced in the 400 meters on Thursday at the NCAA West Preliminaries at the University of Texas' Mike A. Myers Stadium.

Fifteen members of the Arkansas State University track and field team four women and 11 men -- will begin competition at the 2015 NCAA Division I West Region Preliminary Championships this week (May 28-30) in Austin, Texas.

LITTLE ROCK UALR sophomore long jumper Desmond Gulley is off to Austin, Texas, to compete in the NCAA West Regional on Thursday where he will seek a trip to the NCAA Championship.