RALEIGH, N.C. – The USA South Athletic Conference released its 2026 Women's Indoor Track & Field Pre-Championship Poll this week, and Meredith was selected third overall with 28 points and one first-place vote.

Southern Virginia University led the poll with 34 points, followed by North Carolina Wesleyan University with 31. The Avenging Angels remain firmly in the title mix as the championship approaches.

The 2026 USA South Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship will be held Friday, February 27 at the JDL Fast Track in Winston-Salem.

Building Toward the Championship

Meredith has steadily built momentum throughout the indoor season, highlighted by school records, personal bests, and strong team finishes at the VMI Winter Classic and Liberty Open.

At VMI, the Angels placed fourth overall, breaking three school records and recording 18 personal bests. Avery McMillan reset the 60-meter hurdles record, Bryanna Herring delivered a school-record mark of 16.30 meters in the weight throw, and Athena Mowatt set a new indoor record in the shot put.

On the track, Delaney Bundy has emerged as a key distance threat in the mile and 5,000 meters, while Juana Silva Jimenez, Carly O'Toole, and Abigail Davis have added valuable depth. In the sprints, Abrianna Casarez and Abigail Clayton continue to lead a strong 200- and 400-meter group.

At Liberty, additional records fell as McMillan lowered her hurdles mark again, Jane Grey Zechini set a new indoor pole vault record, and Herring surpassed her own weight throw record.

With consistent improvement across sprints, distance, relays, and field events, the Avenging Angels enter championship week battle-tested and confident as they prepare to compete at JDL Fast Track.

Championship Meet Schedule