KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Cade VanVleet of Montana Tech has been named the NAIA Men’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Week after delivering a standout performance at the Montana Tech Winter Series No. 2 on February 14, 2026.
A senior from Noxon, Montana, VanVleet headlined the meet with a winning effort in the shot put, recording a season-best mark of 16.91 meters to take first place in a 16-athlete field. The throw not only strengthened his national profile, it also improved his NAIA “A” standard and moved him up to No. 3 in the NAIA this season.
VanVleet also added a runner-up finish in the weight throw. Competing against 14 athletes, he posted a mark of 17.02 meters to place second.
This is the final indoor field athlete of the week award of the season.
One NAIA Championship Record was broken on the third and final day of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship as Marian (Ind.) secured its second consecutive Red Banner at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center.
The second day of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship opened with the heptathlon and 3,000m race walk, featured several preliminary races and two field events, and concluded with eight national champions crowned at the Alachua County Sports and Events Center.
The first day of the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship opened with the heptathlon and continued with four preliminary races and one NAIA champion crowned in the high jump at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center.
The nation’s top NAIA men’s programs converge on the Alachua County Sports & Events Center from March 5–7 for the 2026 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championships, a three‑day showcase featuring deep sprint groups, heavyweight throws, and title‑tilting relays.