The BGSU women’s track team is back in action this weekend as they travel to the University of Cincinnati for the Bearcats’ Oliver Nikoloff Invitational.
The Falcons will compete against the UC Bearcats as well as squads from Dayton, Detroit Mercy, Eastern Kentucky, Eastern Michigan, Western Kentucky, Wright State and Xavier.
Bowling Green has had a successful start, winning their first meet and placing second in last weekend’s meet against Western Michigan and Toledo.
Eastern Michigan will be the Falcons’ only Mid-American Conference opponent at Saturday’s meet. The Eagles competed last weekend at North Carolina State’s Raleigh Relays, where their highest finish in a tough field was a fifth place by triple jumper Kemba Johnson.
Last weekend’s cooler temperatures proved troublesome for the Falcons, who found themselves a few team members short due to injuries.
Head coach Scott Sehmann hopes for not only warmer weather for tomorrow’s meet, but also for the squad to accomplish some of their goals.
“I think first and foremost, my goal is to see us be prepared and ready to compete,” Sehmann said. “This means being properly warmed up and in the right frame of mind. I’d like to see us really put forth a strong effort to get the marks were looking for.
Last weekend, the Falcons had 10 top three finishes, but are still striving for better times and trying to adjust to new situations.
“We’re getting better at adapting to each scenario that’s presented. That’s what’s going to make us a better team,” Sehmann said.
Saturday’s meet will be held in the Bearcat’s recently renovated Gettler Staduim and will begin at 11 a.m. with field events.
