CHENEY, Wash. — The Big Sky Conference announced their 2023 Outdoor Track and Field Preseason Rankings, as voted on by the league's coaches. Eastern Washington came in at 4th in the men's poll and 7th in the women's poll.

The Eagles finished in the same slots during the recently completed indoor season, with the men taking 4th at the 2023 Big Sky Indoor Championships in Moscow, Idaho with 70 points. The women finished 7th with 34 points.

The EWU women finished 5th (66 points) at the 2022 Big Sky Outdoor Championships in Pocatello, Idaho, while the men placed 10th (42). The 2023 championship is scheduled for May 10-13 in Greeley, Colo.

The Eagles will continue their outdoor season on March 23-24 at the Buc Scoring / Combined Events Meet hosted by Whitworth University in Spokane.
 

2023 Women's Outdoor T&F Coaches' Poll

1. Northern Arizona (10) – 100
2. Montana State – 90
3. Idaho – 71
4. Sacramento State – 69
5. Weber State – 60
6. Idaho State – 52
7. Eastern Washington – 42
8. Montana – 29
9. Northern Colorado – 27
10. Portland State – 10

 

2023 Men's Outdoor T&F Coaches' Poll

1. Northern Arizona (10) – 100
2. Montana State – 84
3. Idaho – 82
4. Eastern Washington – 67
5. Weber State – 58
6. Northern Colorado – 52
7. Idaho State – 43
8. Montana – 30
9. Sacramento State – 23
10. Portland State – 11