PROGRAM INFO
Average roster size7
↳ Freshmen3
↳ # Recruits (est.)
0-1
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Average roster size6
↳ Freshmen3
↳ # Recruits (est.)
1
Head Men And Women Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Assistant Men And Women Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Average roster size20
↳ Freshmen8
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3
Head Men And Women Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Average roster size16
↳ Freshmen6
↳ # Recruits (est.)
1-2
Head Coach
Assistant Track And Field Coach
| Event | Recruit | Walk On | Tryout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K XC | 18:44 | 18:57 | 19:15 |
| 1600m | 4:57 | 4:59 | 5:11 |
| 800m | 1:59 | 2:02 | 2:07 |
| 400m | 49.60 | 51.04 | 52.63 |
| 300m H | 44.38 | 45.12 | 46.33 |
| 200m | 22.37 | 22.63 | 22.74 |
| 110m H | 15.16 | 15.45 | 15.66 |
| 100m | 10.92 | 11.23 | 11.38 |
| Discus | 151' 11" | 147' 0" | 141' 11" |
| High Jump | 6' 3" | 6' 1" | 5' 11" |
| Long Jump | 22' 0" | 21' 1" | 21' 0" |
| Shot Put | 49' 11" | 48' 8" | 46' 9" |
| Triple Jump | 44' 2" | 42' 5" | 41' 10" |
Estimated using data from current and recent Mississippi Valley State athletes. May not be representative of the performances required to secure an athletic scholarship, admission offer or roster spot. Be sure to contact coaches for official information.
| Event | Recruit | Walk On | Tryout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K XC | 21:17 | 21:46 | 22:45 |
| 1600m | 5:28 | 5:37 | 5:44 |
| 800m | 2:27 | 2:31 | 2:35 |
| 400m | 58.33 | 59.90 | 1:02 |
| 300m H | 44.09 | 45.72 | 46.38 |
| 200m | 25.49 | 26.03 | 26.66 |
| 100m | 12.39 | 12.68 | 12.86 |
| 100m H | 14.75 | 15.02 | 15.35 |
| Discus | 117' 2" | 114' 0" | 110' 7" |
| High Jump | 5' 1" | 4' 11" | 4' 10" |
| Long Jump | 17' 0" | 16' 5" | 16' 2" |
| Shot Put | 37' 5" | 36' 0" | 33' 10" |
| Triple Jump | 35' 0" | 34' 11" | 34' 8" |
Estimated using data from current and recent Mississippi Valley State athletes. May not be representative of the performances required to secure an athletic scholarship, admission offer or roster spot. Be sure to contact coaches for official information.
PROGRAM INFO
Average roster size7
↳ Freshmen3
↳ # Recruits (est.)
0-1
Head Coach
Assistant Coach
Average roster size6
↳ Freshmen3
↳ # Recruits (est.)
1
Head Men And Women Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Assistant Men And Women Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Average roster size20
↳ Freshmen8
↳ # Recruits (est.)
3
Head Men And Women Cross Country/Track & Field Coach
Average roster size16
↳ Freshmen6
↳ # Recruits (est.)
1-2
Head Coach
Assistant Track And Field Coach
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SCOUTING REPORT
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Overview
Mississippi Valley State is competing in the SWAC with a broad-access recruiting profile, and its current roster-building approach is centered more on adding functional depth and event coverage than on chasing nationally elite specialists. The clearest emphasis sits in sprint-oriented track recruiting, especially on the women’s side, while distance standards remain very open for both cross country and track, signaling that the program is actively building participation and scoring options in those areas to strengthen its conference standing.
Men's Program Pro
Mississippi Valley State’s men’s program is most established in the middle tier of the SWAC, with its track identity leaning toward sprints and jumps while distance remains a developmental area across both cross country and track. The Delta Devils are currently valuing men who can contribute in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, long jump, and triple jump, while also bringing in 800 meters and cross country recruits who can help raise depth and create more complete conference meet coverage.
Women's Program Pro
Mississippi Valley State’s women’s program is currently placing its strongest recruiting emphasis on sprint and hurdle talent, where its standards show the most intent and where immediate conference-impact athletes can move the program forward fastest. At the same time, the program is still building out women’s distance and jumps depth, so recruits in the 800 meters, cross country, and horizontal jumps can find real opportunity to earn roles and help stabilize event-group coverage.
Current Recruiting Outlook Pro
Mississippi Valley State is currently looking for accessible but conference-ready athletes who can score in the SWAC rather than purely developmental prospects, with the highest urgency centered on women’s hurdles and quarter-milers, plus men’s 400-meter, short sprint, and horizontal jump recruits. It is also actively adding men’s and women’s distance runners for cross country, the 800 meters, and related endurance events, using those additions to improve roster balance and maintain viable scoring pathways across championship meets.