The Northern Arizona men's and women's track and field teams are set to be well-represented in the NCAA West Preliminary Round throughout the weekend.
A total of 29 individuals, plus two relay teams, finished the year ranked in the top 48 of their respective events and qualified for the preliminary rounds in College Station, Texas, May 28-31.
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