A-State Opens Indoor Season With Strong Performance At Kickoff Klassic

JONESBORO, Ark. (12/13/20) – It had been 294 days since Arkansas State last competed in track and field, even longer since it had competed at home, but that all changed Sunday with A-State hosting the Kickoff Klassic versus Little Rock and Central Arkansas inside First National Bank Arena.

The reigning Sun Belt Indoor champions shined in their first meet of the 2020-21 indoor track and field season, notching 22 personal bests and several strong first collegiate marks. In the three-team event, A-State captured 19 event crowns and 47 top-three finishes.

"It was great that we had the opportunity to have this meet," head coach Jim Patchell said. "We split the team up into two squads so we could…