06/14/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/14/2025 21:51
Cameron earned Second Team All-American honors for the second time in her career. The sophomore clocked in at 11.30 seconds to finish in ninth overall in the women's 100-meter dash. She earned Second Team All-American in the 60 meters earlier this season at the 2025 Indoor Track and Field National Championships.
"I'm so proud of this entire group, team and staff," said head coach Bobby Carter after the conclusion of the meet. "The ladies came and did their thing amongst the best here. They proved today that we belong here and we belong at the top. To have our first appearance at the NCAA Championships and walk away with multiple All-Americans is outstanding. For Victoria to come out and be the only non-Power Four individual in the 100m final is impressive as well. We are all so proud of her and know that there's more to come. Thank you Texan Nation for all of your support and we look forward to being at more championships and bringing back more hardware!"
For the second time at a national championship, Cameron's heat had a false start in it. The first time she entered the blocks, she got off to a torrid start but was called back by the double fire of the gun. No athletes were disqualified, and the field was given a green card to start again. In the second start, she came out of the blocks and seemed to hold the lead at the beginning but was edged out at the end. The entire field of nine was separated by just 0.16 seconds. Cameron clocked in at 11.30 seconds with the champion, USC's Samirah Moody winning in 11.14.
The Texan women scored 1 point at the NCAA Championships to finish in the top 65. The Purple and White joined Utah Valley as the only WAC schools to score in the event. Tarleton State was just one of 21 non-Power Four programs to register at least one point. The Texans scored more points than 13 non-Power Four conference programs that did not score at the meet.
Cameron concludes the week that also included four other Tarleton State All-American performances.
became the first Tarleton State Texan to earn Division I All-American honors at the NCAA Championships with a fifth-place finish in the long jump. He became the first Indian-born athlete to ever place in the top eight in the event in NCAA Championships history. His best jump of 7.83 meters topped all non-Power Four jumpers.
was the second Texan to earn First Team All-American recognition. The freshman posted a best leap of 6.41 meters to land on the podium for the second time in her career after a First Team All-American performance in the long jump at the Indoor Championships earlier this year. Ochonogor was one of four athletes to earn First Team All-American honors at both the Indoor and Outdoor National Championships.
The women's 4x100 relay consisting of , , Ochonogor and Cameron earned Second Team All-American honors after finishing 15th overall. The Texans finished ahead of nine Power Four programs while finishing sixth in their heat in 43.74 seconds. The crew was one of only two non-Power Four programs in the field of 24.
earned Honorable Mention All-American in the men's triple jump on Friday. Sims competed in the triple jump for the second consecutive year. A season ago, the Arizona transfer was one of only four jumpers to compete in both the long and triple jump at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. Sims best leap of 15.07 meters ranked 20th earning him honorable mention for the second consecutive year.
The men's team finished in the top 55 in their first appearance at the outdoor championships. The team's four points ranked second among WAC programs and was the 12th best among non-Power Four institutions.
With the conclusion of the NCAA National Championships, the collegiate season for the Texans has ended, but many athletes will be busy this summer. Many Texans will continue their season at their country's national championships, the World University Games, and possibly the 2025 World Championships. The Texans have finished a historic season, but the individuals will look to represent the Purple and White on the global stage.