Friday, February 10
Houston, Texas
University of Houston
vs
Howie Ryan Invitational
Split Squad Provides Final Tune Up
2/9/2023 10:45:00 AM | Track and Field
Houston will split its squad between its Howie Ryan Invitational and Arkansas’ Tyson Invitational
HOUSTON – The University of Houston track and field team gears up for its final weekend of competition before their final trip to the American Athletic Conference Indoor Championships as the squad will split with the Howie Ryan Invitational at home on Friday and the Tyson Invitational at Arkansas on Friday and Saturday.
STARTING LINE NOTES
The late Howie Ryan came to Houston from Yonkers, N.Y., on an athletic scholarship. The three-time Cougar letterwinner and All-American excelled in distance events. While competing for Houston, Ryan set new school records in the 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters and 3,000-meter steeplechase. He was a nationally ranked competitor and participated in 12 national championships. Ryan was an Olympic trials qualifier for the 5,000 and steeplechase in 1972 and the steeplechase in 1976. In 1972, he received the Metropolitan Award, which is given each year to standout athletes in the New York metropolitan areas. After graduating from UH in 1967 and finishing his track career, he returned to his alma mater to become the cross country and distance coach. Ryan coached at Houston for 26 years and served as meet director for several track and field and cross-country meets. Ryan's contributions not only as an athlete, but also as a coach and mentor serve as a lasting legacy to the Houston cross-country and track and field programs. He will forever be remembered for his ability to motivate and lead by example.
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The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
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| HOWIE RYAN INVITATIONAL | ||||
| Date | Time | Friday, Feb. 10 | 11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. (estimated conclusion) | |||
| Teams | Houston (host), Houston Christian, Jacksonville College, Lamar, Rice, Southeastern Louisiana, SFA, Texas A&M, Texas A&M Commerce, Texas A&M Kingsville, Texas Southern, Texas State, UT Arlington | |||
| Location | Yeoman Fieldhouse | Houston, Texas | |||
| Live Stream | UHCougars.com/watch | |||
| Live Stats | Live Results | |||
| Meet Information | Meet Information and Links | |||
| Social Media | @uhcougartf  | @uhccougartf  | H-Town Speed City Track and Field  | #GoCoogs | #HTownSpeedCity |
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| TYSON INVITATIONAL | ||||
| Date | Time | Friday, Feb. 10 – Saturday, Feb. 11 | |||
| Teams | Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas (host), Barton County CC, Butler CC, Campbell, Colorado, Florida, Houston, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Little Rock, LSU, Missouri Southern, MIT, Nebraska, Northwestern St., Oklahoma Christian, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Rutgers, South Dakota, Southern Nazarene, Stephen F. Austin, TAMU-Commerce, TAMU-Texarkana, Texas State, U of Toronto, UT-Rio Grande Valley, Youngstown St. | |||
| Location | Randal Tyson Indoor Track | Fayetteville, Ark. | |||
| Live Stream | SEC+ | Friday, Saturday | |||
| Live Stats | Live Results | |||
STARTING LINE NOTES
- This is Houston's final weekend of competition before the American Athletic Conference Indoor Championships.
- Kelly-Ann Beckford won her first-ever American Athletic Conference Women's Track Athlete of the Week award on Tuesday after breaking the 800-meter school record set in 1999.
- Priscilla Adejokun won her first conference Women's Field Athlete of the Week award of the season after her consistent performances in the weight throw.
- Adejokun has thrown at least 20 meters in the weight throw in 12-straight meets dating back to 2021.
- Christyan Sampy broke the school record in the pole vault at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic, jumping 5.53 meters.
- De'Vion Wilson ranks seventh nationally in the 60-meter hurdles after breaking the school record two weeks ago in 7.69 seconds.
- Wilson and sophomore Destiny Smith's times in the 60-hurdles would automatically qualify for the USATF Indoor Championships.
- Houston has 35 marks inside the top eight in the American Athletic Conference.
- Six Cougars hold the top time or mark in the conference.
- Wilson, Sampy and Adejokun rank in the top 20 nationally in their respective events.
- Seven Cougars rank in the top 50 nationally in their respective events.
- This is Houston's first split squad meet of the season.
The late Howie Ryan came to Houston from Yonkers, N.Y., on an athletic scholarship. The three-time Cougar letterwinner and All-American excelled in distance events. While competing for Houston, Ryan set new school records in the 1,500 meters, 5,000 meters and 3,000-meter steeplechase. He was a nationally ranked competitor and participated in 12 national championships. Ryan was an Olympic trials qualifier for the 5,000 and steeplechase in 1972 and the steeplechase in 1976. In 1972, he received the Metropolitan Award, which is given each year to standout athletes in the New York metropolitan areas. After graduating from UH in 1967 and finishing his track career, he returned to his alma mater to become the cross country and distance coach. Ryan coached at Houston for 26 years and served as meet director for several track and field and cross-country meets. Ryan's contributions not only as an athlete, but also as a coach and mentor serve as a lasting legacy to the Houston cross-country and track and field programs. He will forever be remembered for his ability to motivate and lead by example.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the PODIUM CLUB
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track and Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the programs for needs beyond their operating budgets.
Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the head coach. For more information or to sign up, click here. To join the Podium Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4687).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates on #HTownSpeedCity by following @UHCougarTF on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarTF or on the team's Instagram page at @uhcougartf.
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