The Western Kentucky men’s track and field team captured its fourth indoor title in the past five seasons as the Hilltoppers claimed the Conference USA Indoor Track and Field Championship crown for the second straight year Thursday at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, Ala.
The Lady Toppers finished in runner-up position behind UTEP.
The men’s team finished with 135 points and fended off UTSA (120 points) and Middle Tennessee (113.50 points) for the crown.
The duo of Ventavius Sears and Emmanuel Dasor led WKU as the two combined for 51 of the Hilltoppers’ 135 points. Sears alone finished with 31 points after capturing two events and recording four top-five finishes.