The University of Indianapolis’ indoor track and field teams etched their names into the history books earlier this month, as both men’s and women’s teams claimed conference championships for the first time in school history.
The men claimed their first conference title since 2019 and seventh overall. For the women, it was their second-ever conference title, the first one being in 2009, according to UIndy Athletics.
The Hounds are led by Brad Robinson, a UIndy alumnus, in his third full season as the director of the track and field programs. Robinson was recently named as both the 2026 GLVC men’s and women’s track and indoor field coach of the year.
The men dominated the competition from beginning to end, as they finished 28.5 overall points above the second-place finisher, Lewis, according to the GLVC. In the scoring system, each event winner earns ten points for their team, second place receives eight points and third place earns six. Fourth through eighth place finishers are awarded five, four, three, two and one point, respectively.
The women’s side is where the excitement took place. The aforementioned Lewis Flyers have established themselves as frontrunners in the GLVC in recent years, securing 12 titles, including the last six.
“They [Lewis] were projected to win,” Robinson said. “They were faltering a little bit, and we kept chipping away at different areas. Slowly enough, we worked hard enough, and the door was open.”
The women’s title came down to the very last event, the four by 400M relay. Heading into the event, UIndy led Lewis by two points.
“My message to the ladies was simple,” Robinson said. “All we have to do is beat Lewis, and we come up with the team title.”
Robinson’s message to the team was received, as they not only beat Lewis but ran their best time of the season, according to Robinson.
A big part of the program’s overall success this season was Lateef Mustafaa. After struggling to find a role in his underclass years, the junior emerged as an impact performer, helping the Distance Medley Relay (DMR) team to a first-place finish at the conference championships and earning NCAA national qualifier honors, according to UIndy Athletics.
“My collegiate track journey started very rough,” Mustafaa said. “But now, I am a national qualifier. All I can really say is ‘wow’. Earning this title shows me that hard work can take anyone very far.”
Mustafaa’s breakout was just one example of the depth that the Hounds have on both the men’s and women’s teams. Including Mustafaa, 13 Greyhounds were named to the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s (USTFCCCA) Midwest All-Region teams, according to UIndy Athletics.
“Lateef has been awesome for us,” Robinson said. “That is a guy who is all about the program. He is selfless, wants the team to succeed and has an unmatched work ethic.”
The Greyhounds’ success at the conference level carried over to the national stage as eight UIndy athletes traveled to Virginia Beach for the 2026 Indoor Track and Field National Championships. Of the eight competitors, Alex Meyer (long jump) and Josue Le Cadre (800M) each captured their second individual national titles, according to UIndy Athletics.
Mustafaa and Robinson both pointed to the team’s culture as the main reason why the program has had recent success.
“The culture is as it should be,” Mustafaa said. “We stick together, help one another when we fall, but most importantly, we hold one another accountable. It takes a village to win championships, so we look out for each other as much as possible.”
As the Hounds head into the outdoor season, they aim to further their individual and collective success, continuing to establish themselves as a force in the GLVC and on the national stage.
