The 1972 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships were contested March 10−11, 1972 at Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan at the eighth annual NCAA-sanctioned track meet to determine the individual and team national champions of men's collegiate indoor track and field events in the United States.[1]
| 1972 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships | |
|---|---|
| Dates | March 10−11, 1972 |
| Host city |  Detroit, Michigan |
| Venue | Cobo Arena |
← 1971 1973 → | |
USC topped the team standings, the Trojans' second indoor team title.
Qualification edit
Unlike other NCAA-sponsored sports, there were not separate University Division and College Division championships for indoor track and field until 1985. As such, all athletes and teams from University and College Division programs were eligible to compete.
Team standings edit
- Note: Top 10 only
- (DC) = Defending Champions
- Full results[2]
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
|
USC | 19 |
|
Bowling Green State Michigan State |
18 |
| 4 | Villanova (DC) | 13 |
| 5 | Kent State Nebraska |
10 |
| 7 | Adelphi Illinois Middle Tennessee State UTEP |
8 |
References edit
- ^ "NCAA Division I Men's Indoor Track and Field Championship Results" (PDF). NCAA. NCAA.org. Retrieved January 17, 2017.
- ^ "1972 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship Results". USTFCCCA InfoZone: Single-Meet Report. USTFCCCA. Archived from the original on January 18, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2017.