2031-14 Track & Field News

Ferris State Alum Jared Kelsh Appointed As Bulldogs' Interim Head Track/Cross Country Coach Following Departure Of Steve Picucci To NCAA Division I Level
Ferris State Alum Jared Kelsh Appointed As Bulldogs' Interim Head Track/Cross Country Coach Following Departure Of Steve Picucci To NCAA Division I Level

August 20, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - A Ferris State University alum will serve as the Bulldogs' interim head men's and women's track and field/cross country coach as Jared Kelsh has been appointed today (Aug. 16) to fill the position vacated by fellow alum Steve Picucci, who was recently selected as the new head coach at NCAA Division I Moorhead State (Ky.).

Two Ferris State Track & Field Athletes Earn GLIAC Commissioner's Award
Two Ferris State Track & Field Athletes Earn GLIAC Commissioner's Award

July 18, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University track and field student-athletes, senior Anna Rudd (Leslie) and junior Lucas Johnson (Morenci), have been chosen as recipients of the spring 2014 Meijer Commissioner's Award in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Anna Rudd & CJ Motte Tabbed As 2013-14 Ferris State Athletics Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of The Year"
Anna Rudd & CJ Motte Tabbed As 2013-14 Ferris State Athletics Dean Davenport "Bulldogs Of The Year"

July 05, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Two standout Ferris State University student-athletes have received the prestigious distinction as recipients of the Dean Davenport "Bulldog of the Year" Award for the 2013-14 athletics campaign in an announcement made today. This year's award winners include junior goaltender CJ Motte of the Bulldog men's ice hockey program along with talented senior runner Anna Rudd (Leslie) of the FSU women's track and field/cross country program, who received the honor for the second consecutive year.

Ferris State's Rudd & Johnson Named To Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Team
Ferris State's Rudd & Johnson Named To Track & Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Team

July 01, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Two members of the Ferris State University women's track and field/cross country program, senior Anna Rudd (Leslie) and junior Samantha Johnson (Troy), have capped off a stellar 2013-14 campaign by being recognized as Capital One Academic All-America honorees after both previously claimed All-America honors as competitors this past season.

WATCH: Women's Track & Field Performs Well at National Championships
WATCH: Women's Track & Field Performs Well at National Championships

May 29, 2014

A video feature on the 2014 NCAA Track & Field National Championships in Allendale, Mich.

FSU's Anna Rudd Named To USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field All-America Team
FSU's Anna Rudd Named To USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field All-America Team

May 28, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior runner Anna Rudd (Leslie) was officially recognized as an All-American for the 2014 outdoor campaign by being named today to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-America squad.

Ferris State's Rudd Takes 10th In 5,000 Meters On Final Day Of NCAA-II Track Championships
Ferris State's Rudd Takes 10th In 5,000 Meters On Final Day Of NCAA-II Track Championships

May 24, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's outdoor track and field squad wrapped up action in the 2014 NCAA Division II National Championships on Saturday (May 24) with a single competitor on the final day in Allendale, Mich.

FSU's Alyssa Osika Finishes 12th Overall In Prelims Of 800 Meters At NCAA-II Championships
FSU's Alyssa Osika Finishes 12th Overall In Prelims Of 800 Meters At NCAA-II Championships

May 23, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's outdoor track and field team continued action at the NCAA Division II National Championships with a single competitor on day two Friday (May 23) at the Grand Valley State Track & Field Stadium in Allendale.

Ferris State's Anna Rudd Earns All-America Honors In 10,000 Meters On Day One At NCAA-II Championships
Ferris State's Anna Rudd Earns All-America Honors In 10,000 Meters On Day One At NCAA-II Championships

May 22, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior standout Anna Rudd (Leslie) earned All-America honors as the Bulldog women's track and field squad opened action in the 2014 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Championships on Thursday (May 22) in Allendale, Mich.

PHOTO GALLERY: Ferris State's Anna Rudd & Breeann Ovokaitys Race At NCAA-II Championships
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferris State's Anna Rudd & Breeann Ovokaitys Race At NCAA-II Championships

May 22, 2014

Visit this link for photos from Thursday's (May 22) action at the NCAA-II National Championships as Ferris State's Anna Rudd & Breeann Ovokaitys race on day one.

Ferris State's Alyssa Osika Added As National Meet Competitor For NCAA-II Championships This Week
Ferris State's Alyssa Osika Added As National Meet Competitor For NCAA-II Championships This Week

May 20, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's track and field program will have an additional representative competing in the 2014 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Championships when action gets underway later this week in Allendale, Mich.

Five Ferris State Track & Field Athletes Claim All-Region Accolades
Five Ferris State Track & Field Athletes Claim All-Region Accolades

May 13, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - Five members of the Ferris State University women's outdoor track and field squad have been named to the 2014 United States Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region team for their performances during the outdoor campaign.

FSU's Rudd & Ovokaitys Chosen To Race In National Championships In West Michigan
FSU's Rudd & Ovokaitys Chosen To Race In National Championships In West Michigan

May 13, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University women's outdoor track and field student-athletes have been chosen to compete in the 2014 NCAA Division II National Outdoor Championships next week as the official selections have been announced by the NCAA.

Nearly 40 Ferris State Student-Athletes To Receive Degrees During Spring Graduation Ceremonies This Weekend
Nearly 40 Ferris State Student-Athletes To Receive Degrees During Spring Graduation Ceremonies This Weekend

May 09, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - A total of 39 current and former Ferris State University student-athletes are expected to officially receive degrees as part of the 2014 spring commencement ceremonies to be held this weekend (May 9-10) at FSU's Jim Wink Arena.

Ferris State Track Teams Produce Six Top-Three Efforts On Final Day Of GLIAC Championships
Ferris State Track Teams Produce Six Top-Three Efforts On Final Day Of GLIAC Championships

May 02, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field squads wrapped up action in the 2014 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Outdoor Championships with six top-three event performances in final round action on Friday (May 2) at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

Eight Ferris State Athletes Advance To Event Finals As FSU Opens Strong At GLIAC Track Championships
Eight Ferris State Athletes Advance To Event Finals As FSU Opens Strong At GLIAC Track Championships

May 01, 2014

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's track and field teams had eight student-athletes advance into the finals in the sprint and middle distance events with strong showings on Thursday (May 1) at the 2014 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Outdoor Championships in Geneva, Ohio.