University of Arkansas freshman Patrick Kiprop won the 5,000 meters Friday night at the SEC Indoor Track and Field Championships in College Station, Texas, to help the No. 1-ranked Razorbacks lead in the team race through five finals.
Kiprop crossed the finish line second, but he was declared the winner after Alabama freshman Hillary Cheruiyot was disqualified for stepping off the track.
The Razorbacks are in first place with 37.5 points and Alabama is second with 27 and Ole Miss third with 22.
Cheruiyot’s disqualification cost the Crimson Tide 10 points and the team lead.
“Alabama is appealing it,” Arkansas men’s Coach Chris Bucknam said.