The Cougars sent a message to the track and field world when they swept the American Athletic Conference indoor and outdoor titles last season. Under head coach Leroy Burrell, the Cougars showed that they have the talent to compete and win no matter the level of competition.
This impressive form over the last seasons has earned the men and women on the team the right to represent Team USA at the 29th World University Games in Taipei, Taiwan on August 2017. Better known as the Universiade, the prestigious games are held every two years and give university athletes a chance to participate on behalf of their countries on a stage second only to the Olympics.