As the Cincinnati Bearcats gear up for their third Big 12 Indoor Championship at Texas Tech this weekend, there's plenty of excitement surrounding the team. With a strong showing on the TFRRS' Big 12 performance list, both the men's and women's teams are poised for some impressive performances.
Freshman Ade Lloyd is turning heads with a blistering 45.95 in the 400m, securing him the third spot in the rankings. Meanwhile, junior Juliette Laracuente-Huebner is defending her title as the Big 12 indoor champion in the pentathlon and currently holds the second position. The Bearcats have 21 women ranked in the TFRRS listings, showcasing their depth and talent.
Reflecting on last year's achievements, Astley Davis joined Laracuente-Huebner as a Big 12 champion with a standout 15.79m triple jump. The Bearcats also celebrated five program records and five podium finishes, setting the stage for what could be another successful championship.
Men's Rankings in the Big 12:
- 60m: Ethan Long is sitting at No. 13 with a time of 6.76.
- 200m: Ade Lloyd again makes his mark at No. 14 with a 21.11.
- 400m: Lloyd shines at No. 3 with his 45.95, while John Apel holds No. 20 with a 47.20.
- 600 yards: Camden Beatty is at No. 13 with a 1:10.41.
- 800m: Prince Mcabelo is ranked No. 13 with a 1:49.18.
- 5000m: Nickson Kogei takes No. 13 with a time of 13:40.01.
- 4x400 Relay: The team of John Apel, Camden Beatty, Ryan Jones, and Romaro Knight is at No. 10 with a 3:10.99.
- High Jump: Joel Addo and Aslan Jenkins are tied at No. 17 with a height of 2.03m.
- Pole Vault: Jason Deem is at No. 18 with a 4.87m.
- Long Jump: Robert Hart and Tosin Ayodeji are at No. 11 and No. 13 with distances of 7.45m and 7.37m, respectively.
- Triple Jump: Rafiq Washington holds No. 15 with a 14.79m.
- Shot Put: Matthew Rusch and Tyler Thompson are at No. 12 and No. 18 with throws of 16.80m and 16.40m.
- Weight Throw: Orry Willems and Oliver Mayer are close at No. 8 and No. 9 with 20.00m and 19.99m, while Tyler Thompson is at No. 15 with a 19.17m.
- Heptathlon: Miller Mabury rounds things out at No. 19 with 4421 points.
With these rankings, the Bearcats are set to make their presence felt in the Big 12. Each athlete's performance will be crucial as they aim to build on last year's success and possibly bring more titles back to Cincinnati. Fans will be watching closely to see how these talented athletes rise to the occasion on the big stage.