Jarrett Samuels jumped 24-7.25 (7.50m) to finish 18th in the long jump as action at the NCAA Championships began Wednesday at historic Heyward Field in Eugene, Oregon.

Jallycia Pearson, Rasmus Maukonen and Anthony Rotich all represented the Orange and Blue on day one of the NCAA Championships at Hayward Field.

El Paso native Monica Lopez received the Conference USA Spring Spirit of Service Award for her efforts in a local clothing drive and performance on the track as announced by Conference USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky on Wednesday.

Every Wednesday during the summer, MeanGreenSports.com will be featuring an assistant coach from a North Texas team.

Three Owls will be representing Rice track and field this week as they travel to the 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, June 10-13 at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.

Three Owls will be representing Rice track and field this week as they travel to the 2015 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, June 10-13 at historic Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore.