EUGENE, Ore. – Drake University track & field student-athlete Isaac Basten was smart and tactical to log a 1500m time of 3:39.45 in the NCAA Division I Track & Field Outdoor championships semifinal at Hayward Field on Wednesday, June 8. Basten moved on to the final round amongst elite competition.
 
The Buffalo, Minn., native shifted back to lane one during the final lap to finish third in his hear. Drake men's track & field has had a finalist in the mile or 1500m run at four consecutive NCAA Championships.
 
In the men's hammer throw, Anthony Barmes finished in 21^st place and earned NCAA All-America Honorable Mention status. His second throw of the afternoon sailed 215'-1" (65.57m).
 
"We are proud to have two Drake student-athletes at the NCAA's biggest stage," interim track & field head coach Jay Koloseus said. "For Anthony to qualify in his first year is beyond exciting and shows the progression of our throws program. Isaac getting to the final is tremendous and a testament to the fantastic year he is having. I cannot be more excited for Friday."
 
Basten secured a place in the 1500m run final on Friday (June 10) at 8:12 p.m. CT.