Two throwers win as Men's Indoor Track and Field competes at Trine (Ind.) Invitational

Two throwers win as Men's Indoor Track and Field competes at Trine (Ind.) Invitational
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February 6, 2026

TRINE (Ind.) — Senior Evan Gomez (Farmington, New Mexico) and Freshman Luke Stouffer (Payne/Wayne Trace) showed off their Polar Bear strength, each winning their events as Men's Indoor Track & Field competed at the Trine (Ind.) Invitational.

The Basics

  • The meet did not include team scoring.
  • Record: Ohio Northern (22-4 Overall).
  • The event included an NCAA Division I team in Purdue Fort Wayne (Ind.) as well as NAIA Siena Heights (Mich.) alongside various NCAA Division III teams.
  • Venue: Steele Center - Angola, Ind.

Top ONU Performers

  • Gomez won the weight throw with a heave of 16.95 meters.
  • Stouffer won the shot put at 15.14 meters.
  • Freshman Brandon Hogg (Frederickstown) and freshman Elijah Thompson (South Vienna/Northeastern) tied for 2nd in the pole vault, both jumping 4.53 meters.
  • Junior Jacob Wakefield (Wooster/Northwestern) took 4th in the high jump at 1.89 meters.
  • Senior Nathan Carnevale (Beavercreek/Carroll) jumped 12.28 meters to take 6th in the triple jump.
  • Junior Carter Byers (Lewis Center/Olentangy Orange) finished 7th in the 60m hurdles in 8.77 seconds.

Notables

  • The meet consisted of 17 men's events with 6 field events, 9 running events, and 2 relays.
  • The team is a split-squad this weekend, as they will also compete Friday and Saturday at the Indy Fairgrounds Meet.
  • Gomez's effort in the weight throw moves him up to seventh all-time in ONU history in the event.
  • Head Coach Jason Maus is in his 17th year at Ohio Northern and is 723-169 in men's indoor track and field for a winning percentage of .809. He is ONU's all-time winningest coach in track and field history.

Up Next

  • The Polar Bears will return to action on Saturday at the Indy Fairgrounds Meet.