The 2026 season will go down as one of the most successful campaigns in the history of the MSOE Men’s Track & Field program.

Already crowned conference champions across all three seasons—capturing the coveted “Triple Crown” through Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Outdoor Track & Field—the Raiders have now positioned themselves for unprecedented national recognition as the NCAA Division III national qualifying lists are finalized.

Few programs in the country can claim a Triple Crown. Even fewer can match the depth, balance and breadth of success MSOE demonstrated this year.

The numbers tell a remarkable story.

MSOE currently has six athletes ranked inside the national descending-order lists in six different events, the most in program history to be in position for NCAA Championship invitations. Those six athletes also represent four of the five major disciplines within track & field: distance, hurdles, jumps/vault and throws, showcasing the versatility and complete strength of the program while also coming from a wide array of academic backgrounds.

Leading the way is AJ Springer (electrical engineering major), who sits fourth nationally in the 800 meters and just 1.78 seconds off the top mark in the country while setting a new school record. Sam McPeak (biomedical engineering major) currently ranks 13th nationally in the steeplechase, within striking distance of First Team All-American status, also while rewriting the MSOE record books.

Sam Sorenson (mechanical engineering major) stands 36th nationally in the hurdles, just .18 seconds away from national qualification after breaking the school record. Korvan Nameni (computer engineering major) ranks 73rd nationally in the pole vault and sits only 1 foot, 3 inches from the national cut line, while Dan Franklin (electrical engineering major) is 37th nationally in the triple jump, just 7.75 inches from qualification after another school-record performance. William Tate (civil engineering major) rounds out the group ranked 34th nationally in the discus, sitting just 2 feet, 7 inches from earning a national berth.

Perhaps even more impressive: every one of those athletes is expected to return next season.

“It’s great to see these guys buckle down and really work for the success we have seen,” says Head Coach Bill Massoels. “Each and every one of them has shown amazing dedication in competition, in the classroom, and in life. We’re going to make a real impact on the national stage moving forward.”

The success extended far beyond the national list.

The breadth of the team’s performances is especially notable considering the challenges presented by an unusually difficult spring weather season.

The season also reframed the historical perspective of MSOE athletics success. While the program’s facility references more than 70 national championship appearances, the reality is even more significant when considering NCAA Tournament and championship participation across sports. Men’s Track & Field has firmly established itself among the elite contributors to that legacy.

From conference dominance to national rankings, school records, and unprecedented depth across nearly every event group, the 2026 campaign demonstrated that MSOE Men’s Track & Field is not simply building a successful season—it is building one of the premier Division III programs in the nation.