The University of South Florida men’s track and field program reached new heights at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The Bulls captured their first-ever national championship and placed among the top 15 teams in the country.
Gabriel Moronta delivered a blazing anchor leg to seal the victory for USF in the men’s 4×400-meter relay on Friday night. The team’s winning time of 3:00.42 not only broke the program record but also stands as the fastest collegiate performance of the 2025 season.
The relay squad included Devontie Archer, Alexavier Monfries, Corey Ottey, and Moronta. Their historic run earned each athlete First-Team All-American status and brought the program its first national title in any event.
Monfries ran a pivotal second leg, posting one of the two fastest splits in the championship final. His 44.11 time helped set up the winning performance, while Moronta’s anchor split of 44.23 secured the victory over the field.
USF Director of Track & Field and Cross Country Erik Jenkins praised his team’s performance on the sport’s biggest stage. The coach highlighted the athletes’ determination and focus during the four-day competition at Hayward Field.
“This is a monumental moment for our program and these young men earned every bit of it,” Jenkins said on the school’s official website. “They ran with heart, poise, and purpose on the biggest stage in collegiate track and field.”
The Bulls’ success extended across multiple events throughout the championships. Abdul-Rasheed Saminu earned three All-American honors, including First-Team recognition in the 200-meter dash with a time of 20.55. The Ghana native also placed high enough in the 100-meter dash to earn Second-Team All-American status with his 10.11 performance.
The 4×100-meter relay team provided another highlight for the Bulls. Shomari Pettigrew, Croal, Monfries, and Saminu combined for a fourth-place finish in 38.73, earning First-Team All-American recognition for the quartet.
South Florida accumulated 18 points during the four-day meet, placing 14th in the final team standings. The Bulls joined New Mexico as the only non-Power Four conference programs to finish in the top 15.
Texas A&M and USC tied for the team championship with 41 points each, followed by Arkansas with 40 points. Auburn rounded out the top four with 35 points, while New Mexico led the non-Power Four schools with 31 points and a fifth-place finish.
The University of Florida was 8th with 22 points, Miami (Fla.) finished with 10 points in 30th place, while Florida State ended with 6 points in 46th place.
A total of 72 teams scored at least one point on the men’s side at the championships.