The University of Arkansas men and Alabama both had three scorers in the 5,000 meters on Saturday night at the SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Oxford, Miss., but the Razorbacks finished at the top.
Arkansas swept the first three spots in the 5,000 with freshman Patrick Kiprop winning in 13 minutes, 41.05 seconds, followed by senior teammates Amon Kemboi (13:43.02) and Emmanuel Cheboson (13:43.66).
The No. 18-ranked Razorbacks scored 24 points in the 5,000 to overtake the No. 2 Crimson Tide for the team lead in the meet’s next-to-last event and won the title with 121 points.