CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga indoor track and field team kicks off its 2025-26 season this Saturday at the Winter Commodore Challenge, hosted by Vanderbilt University. The meet will be held at the Vanderbilt Multipurpose Facility in Nashville, Tenn., and serves as the first competition of the indoor campaign.
 
This opening event will feature only the Mocs' sprinters and jumpers, providing an early-season opportunity for these athletes to test their speed and power against strong regional competition.
 
"We're looking forward to opening our track & field campaign with our sprint and jump women in Nashville tomorrow!" head coach Steve Picucci said. "They have been working hard all fall and it is great for us to get a chance to see where they are at as we head into winter break."
 
The meet begins Saturday morning with field events, followed by running events later in the day. The Commodore Challenge traditionally attracts top programs from across the Southeast, ensuring a high-caliber field for the Mocs' athletes.
 
First up for the Mocs is Halle Carden in the high jump at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time followed by the long jump with Carden, Ava McGue and Stella Henry. Track events begin at 1:45 p.m. with Henry and Ryleigh Simmons in the 60 meter dash. Carden and Henry continue with the triple jump while McGue, Vanelle Wandji, Aalvinee Torrance and Kolbee Webb take part in the 300 meter dash.
 
Up next for the Mocs is the 600 meter dash with Brooke Webb and Norah Haney. The meet concludes with the 4x400 meter relay. The Mocs will enter two teams to be determined on race day.
 
A link for live scoring will be available online at GoMocs.com on the track and field schedule page. The Mocs will take a break for the holidays before returning to action January 9-10 at the UAB Blazer & Vulcan Invite in Birmingham.
 
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TRACK EVENTS
60m Dash - 1:45 p.m.
Stella Henry
Ryleigh Simmons
 
300m Dash – 3:35 p.m.
Ava McGue
Vanelle Wandji
Aalvinee Torrance
Kolbee Webb
 
600m Dash 4:15 p.m.
Brooke Webb
Norah Haney
 
FIELD EVENTS
High Jump – 9:30 a.m.
Halle Carden
 
Long Jump – 11:00 a.m.
Ava McGue
Stella Henry
Halle Carden
 
Triple Jump – 3:30 p.m.
Halle Carden
Stella Henry
 
4x400m Relay – 5:05 p.m.
Teams to be determined on race day.