Louisiana Tech opened up the Jim Mize Invitational Friday evening in strong fashion as Tech claimed wins in the men's pole vault and men's hammer events on the first day of action at the Louisiana Tech-hosted meet.

The Pirates head to Charlotte, N.C., to compete in the 49er Classic beginning Friday, March 20 and concluding Saturday, March 21.

Renay Ransaw posted a top-15 finish in the javelin to lead three UAB track and field competitors on day one of the Alabama Relays at Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Louisiana Tech will host a pair of the world's top-ranked athletes as the two-day Jim Mize Invitational track and field meet begins Friday evening.

The University of Tulsa track and field team is set to host the Tulsa Duels for its first outdoor track meet of the season, on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21 at the Hurricane Soccer and Track Stadium at the University of Tulsa.

Tulane's track and field squad looks to recapture the success it had at last year's Alabama Relays over the weekend, when the Green Wave will return to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for the competition from March 19-21 at the Sam Bailey Track and Field Stadium.