BOSTON — Tyler Mathews, Joey Nokes and Logan Hubler each earned BYU top-10 program marks Saturday.
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"The Boston track always provides a great opportunity to run fast and today did not disappoint," said director of track and field Ed Eyestone. "Highlights of the day would be Tyler Mathews' inspiring run to win the fast heat of the 800-meter in a No. 2 all time mark for BYU, and Joey Nokes posting the No. 2 all time mark in the 5000-meter. It was fun to see Landon Heemeyer win his heat in the 5000-meter as a true freshman, and of course Casey Clinger had a solid day in the 5000m and another personal best for Carter Cutting in the mile. From here, we just need to rest up and get healthy as we prepare for Seattle in two weeks. We still have some work to do in preparation for the Big 12 Championships, but today put us in a good place going forward."
Mathews clocked 1:47.27 in the 800-meter at the Boston University meet to move up to No. 2 all-time in the BYU record books. The true freshman took first overall in his collegiate debut of the event. An hour later, Mathews stood atop the podium again with his first place finish of the 500m with a 1:02.75 finishing time.
"It was a great start to my 800-meter racing here at BYU," said Mathews. "I felt smooth, and I still ran a huge personal best. Coach Eyestone and Coach Waite obviously know what they’re doing because I have gotten so much more fit during my time here. I’m super grateful for the chance to race at places like Boston University and I think it will only get better from here."
"Tyler is showing confidence and composure of a seasoned veteran, not a true freshman," said assistant distance coach Ryan Waite. "His times he’s running are great, but even more impressive is how he handles himself and puts himself in position to compete. We’re really excited to watch not just this year, but his entire career, to see what he’s going to do."
Nokes clocked 13:20.76 over the 5000m distance to move to No. 2 in program records. The native of Riverton, Utah's most recent outing was earlier this season at the same track where he clocked 13:29.61. Nokes was a member of the 2024 NCAA National Cross Country Championship winning roster.
"I’m super pumped to finally cash in a big personal best and a strong bid to indoor nationals," said Nokes. "I'm also proud of my teammates who competed well in their heats and repped the Y as always."
Back in Utah, Hubler advanced to match the No. 6 program record in the 60m hurdles with a 7.88 finishing time in the preliminary round. It marks back-to-back weeks with personal bests in the event. Hubler previously ran 7.89 in New York City at the Dr. Sander Scorcher a week prior.
"The sprints squad had a strong showing today at Utah State," said Hubler. "On both the men’s and women’s side, there were many personal and season bests. The group has been working hard and Coach Grossarth is getting us dialed in. This meet was just another step in the right direction for the whole team."
Up Next
The Cougars cover two meets again Feb. 14-15 competing at the Husky Classic in Seattle, Washington and the Don Kirby Elite Invitational in Albuquerque, New Mexico.