The men’s and women’s indoor track and field season kicks off on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Youngstown State Ice Breaker in Youngstown, Ohio. 

All events are set to begin at 1 p.m. and will continue throughout the day. 

Competing universities include Duquesne, Wheeling and West Liberty. 

The Pioneers compete in this event each year, participating in over 11 past YSU Ice Breaker events.

The men’s team concluded its 2023-24 indoor track and field season with its fourth straight River States Conference title, six NAIA national qualifiers and a 22nd place team finish at nationals.

Akeem Mustapha earned NAIA All-American, RSC Men’s Indoor Athlete of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors last year. He enters his sophomore year with the Pioneers this season. 

The women’s team wrapped up last year’s indoor track and field season with its seventh straight RSC title, four NAIA national qualifiers and three NAIA Top 25 performances. 

Sophia Lee-Hauser made her debut in the 3,000-meter racewalk event last year, earning a 13th-place finish in the NAIA indoor national qualifier. She enters her senior year this season.

The Pioneers begin their debut season of NCAA Division II competition as members of the Mountain East Conference. Point Park will compete in events against schools of various athletic associations, including Division I, II and III institutions.

Friday’s event is the first of seven indoor meets and invitationals before the MEC Indoor Championships in late February.

The outdoor track and field season begins March 21-22 at the UNC Charlotte 49er Classic.

Updates and news can be found on pointparksports.com.