Kyle Cochrun highlighted a big weekend for the Zips, breaking the school record in the 5,000-meters late Friday night.

Senior Brittany Funk was one of three competitors to surpass the 200-foot barrier in the women's hammer throw Thursday in Austin, Texas.

Skyler Willis broke a seven-year school record in the 100-meter hurdles to highlight a busy day of competition for the Zips track & field team Friday.

The Zips will compete at the prestigious Texas Relays, Bobcat Invitational and Raleigh Relays in the first week of the Outdoor season.

Alex McCune (men's track & field) and Rachel Tecca (women's basketball) were recognized for their academic and athletic achievements Wednesday.

Barber, the Zips' first male national champion, is one of 10 athletes in consideration for the nation's top individual award.

Barber becomes the school's first male NCAA champion by winning the pole vault with a Canadian National record-setting jump of 18-10.25.

Annika Roloff placed third in the pole vault and Brittany Funk took eighth in the weight throw Friday in Albuquerque, N.M.

Shawn Barber and Alex McCune will represent the men's team while Brittany Funk, Weronika Gaudyn and Annika Roloff will head to Albuquerque, N.M., as members of the women's team.

The Zips men's and women's teams got off to a fast start at the 2014 MAC Indoor Championships Friday at Kent State Field House.