To most college students, spring break either includes wild partying or week-long hibernation. For the UC Davis outdoor track team, the break was not nearly so kind.
Heading into the conference championship, UC Davis simply looked to eliminate an early 191.575 tally to boost its regional qualifying score and earn a spot in postseason competition.
Expectations were high for the three representatives of UC Davis at the NCAA championships in Omaha, Neb. Junior captain Ricky Alcala stated his goals quite clearly before the tournament.