The SIUE men’s and women’s track and field teams began their 2012-13 indoor seasons Saturday at the Saluki Fast Start meet.

The SIUE men’s and women’s track & field programs will kick off their 2012-13 campaigns on Saturday when they travel to Carbondale for the Saluki Fast Start meet.

The SIUE track & field program began its 2012-13 season Friday afternoon with the fourth annual Red vs. Black Intrasquad Meet at Principia College.

SIUE Track and Field Head Coach Kareem Jackson has released the schedule for the Cougars’ 2012-13 indoor and outdoor seasons. The schedule features two home meets during the outdoor campaign.

The SIUE cross country and track and field programs took time to interact with students from local middle schools on Wednesday as part of the Student Athlete Mentoring Program.

With the start of the indoor season quickly approaching, the SIUE track & field program has named its captains for the 2012-13 campaign.

The SIUE track & field teams took time to give back to the community Saturday morning, volunteering at the Metro East Humane Society in LeClaire Park.

Ioana Citireag broke the SIUE record in the 800-meter dash Friday at the Keeler Invitational.

Jatavia Wright won three events and finished third overall at the NCC Gregory Multievent heptathlon.

SIUE Track and Field Head Coach Kareem Jackson made the Prairie State a priority with the latest group joining the Cougars next season.