USC Track and Field Claims Six Big Ten Indoor Championship Event Titles

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Garrett Kaalund sets No. 2 200m time in NCAA indoor history

USC Track and Field Claims Six Big Ten Indoor Championship Event Titles

February 28, 2026 | Track & Field

Twelve Trojans placed in the top three in their respective events on the final day of conference championships

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The USC track and field team logged two program records, twelve top-three finishes and three Big Ten meet records on the final day of Big Ten Indoor Championships. The Women of Troy finished in third place with 81 points and the men finished in sixth place with 44 points.

"I like where we are," said Quincy Watts, Director of USC Track and Field. "During the 4x400, I saw our team coming together. I saw them cheering loud. I think we're jelling in the right place mentally and in terms of being cohesive as a unit so I'm excited about that."

The Trojans swept the 400m and 200m races highlighted once again by a standout performance by Garrett Kaalund in the 200m. His new program record of 20.06 is the No. 2 time in NCAA history and No. 3 in the world all-time. He also broke the meet and facility record to bring home the gold in the event.

Ashley Erasmus also broke a school record in the shot put on her way to the bronze medal. The sophomore registered a best throw of 17.94m to break the previous mark set by Brittany Mann in 2017 at 17.78.

Elias Gerald kicked off the day with a runner-up finish in men's high jump, reaching a height of 2.18m. The senior bettered his finish from last year's Big Ten Indoor Championship where he tied for fourth.
Madison Whyte ran a meet record and facility record in the women's 400m with a time of 51.31 to claim the event title and add 10 points towards the team finish.
Jack Stadlman followed Whyte's lead in the men's 400m with his first collegiate postseason medal. The freshman ran a time of 45.62 to win the event.
Brianna Selby ran the women's 60m in a time of 7.24 to earn the win. Olivia Pace joined her on the podium as the runner-up in a time of 7.30. Mia Brahe-Pedersen claimed fourth place in 7.43 to add to the total team points.
Edward Nketia ran next in the men's 60m with a personal best at sea level of 6.55. The junior took home the silver medal and eight points towards the team total.
Christine M. Mallard charged towards the 200m title in a new personal best of 22.77. Joining her on the podium were Mia Brahe-Pedersen in third place at 23.14 and Rachael Uvieghara in fourth place with a personal record of 23.19.
In the women's 60m hurdles, Asjah Atkinson finished in third place in 8.16. This is the fifth meet in a row running under 8.20 for the grad transfer. Lillian Harden scored for the Women of Troy in the event as well, finishing in eighth place in 8.37.
The 4x400 relays closed out the event with the women's team of Christine Mallard, Madison Mosby, Dajaz DeFrand and Madison Whyte bringing home the win. Their time of 3:28.89 broke the meet and facility record set by the USC women's team last year at 3:29.97. On the men's side, Jack Stadlman, Nickolas Miller, Jacob Andrews and Wiaan Martin claimed the bronze medal in 3:05.73.

Qualifying Trojans, those with a top-16 mark in the nation, will turn their focus to NCAA Indoor Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The event runs March 13 and 14 at the Randal Tyson Track Center. Live stats and updates will be available on usctrojans.com and @usc_track_field on Instagram and X.