The UIS men's track and field team travels to Louisville, Ky., this Friday to compete at Bellarmine University's PNC Bank Classic.

UIS will be represented primarily in the middle-distance and distance events. The Prairie Stars are scheduled to compete four athletes in the 800 meters, including junior Finn Loken, senior Brock Loftus, and freshmen River Derby and Chase Cooley. 

The mile run will feature Loftus, junior Colin Graham, Derby, Cooley, junior Carson Cowling, and sophomore Dominic Cantarini. Graham and Cantarini bring experience in the event, while the freshmen continue to develop at the collegiate level early this indoor season.

In the 3,000 meters, UIS will be led by senior Will McGonigal and junior Matt Padilla. Freshman Charlie Borlin and juniors Owen Whelan and Lucas Naugle round out the Prairie Stars' entries.

The men's 5,000 meters will feature a strong group of distance runners, including Daniel Giacomini, Garrett Wagoner, Ryan Kries, and Logan Iott.

Follow Along
Live stats for the meet will be available online, with links provided on the UIS men's track and field schedule page.