EUGENE, Ore. — Arizona’s Lawi Lalang wasn’t fazed by the hometown fans rooting for rival Edward Cheserek of Oregon during their Hayward Field battle in the 5,000 meters.

“When I hear the crowd really cheering, I believe they’re cheering for me,” Lalang said, smiling following his victory Friday at the NCAA track and field championships.

Arizona senior Nick Ross finished third in the high jump at 7 feet 2ƒ inches. Arizona State junior Bryan McBride won the event at 7-5».

Lalang finished the 5,000 in a meet-record 13 minutes 18.36 seconds for his eighth NCAA title.

Cheserek took the lead on the final lap, but defending champion Lalang pulled back in front on the final 100 meters for the dramatic finish.

Cheserek, the 10,000 winner Wednesday night, finished in 13.18.71.