05/13/2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Eliza McKown travels to the NAIA National Championship next week to compete in the 800m. After finishing as an All-American in the 800m during this year's indoor season, McKown qualified for the race again in the Kip Janvrin Open on April 24. Her qualifying time of 2:13.04 is not only another school record but also places her 18th in the country.

The 800m prelims take place on Thursday, May 21 at 1:30pm CST and the finals are Friday, May 22 at 3:05pm CST. For the full schedule, click here.

To view the NAIA's release, click here.