May 1, 2008

HOUSTON - The University of Houston track and field team returns to action this weekend as the Cougars host the Houston Invitational on May 2-3 at the Carl Lewis International Track and Field Complex.

The two-day meet will begin on Friday with a trio of field events scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. The men's and women's sections of the javelin, pole vault and shot put will all be held on the first day of the meet.

Competition will resume at 9 a.m. Saturday with the women's weight throw. Running events are slated to begin at 11 a.m. with the men's and women's 5,000-meter runs.

Saturday will also be Senior Day for the UH track and field team. The University will honor its departing seniors with a special ceremony that will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Admission to the meet is $5 for spectators.

Fans also can follow live stats from the Houston Invitational by clicking HERE

Following the meet, the Cougars will begin preparation for the 2008 Conference USA Outdoor Championships in El Paso. The three-day meet will be held May 15-17.