ASU’s Jayden Davis, Ines Lopez Arias Seek Dominant NCAA Track And Field Championships…
Arizona State University’s track and field program is heading into the NCAA Championships with high expectations, thanks in large part to the dominance of Jayden Davis and Ines Lopez Arias. These two standout athletes have not only led the Sun Devils through a strong regular season but are also among the top contenders in their respective events on the national stage.
Jayden Davis, a junior sprinter from Houston, Texas, has had a breakout year in the 400 meters. After finishing just shy of the podium at last year’s NCAA Championships, Davis returned with renewed focus. His 2025 season has been nothing short of electric, highlighted by a personal-best 44.92 seconds at the Pac-12 Championships—one of the fastest collegiate times this year. Davis credits his improvement to refined race strategy, consistency in training, and the mentorship of ASU sprint coach Kenny McDaniel.
“This season has been about discipline and patience,” Davis said. “I’ve learned to trust my training and execute each phase of the race. The goal is not just to win but to dominate when it matters most.”
Davis enters the NCAA Championships ranked third nationally, and his confidence is backed by consistency. He has run sub-45 seconds three times this season, a mark of elite-level speed. He’ll face tough competition from athletes at LSU and Florida, but his focus remains unwavering.
On the women’s side, Ines Lopez Arias is making her own historic run. A senior heptathlete from Seville, Spain, Lopez Arias has been a quiet powerhouse for ASU, steadily climbing the national rankings throughout her collegiate career. This season, she broke the school record in the heptathlon with a score of 6,238 points, which currently ranks second in the NCAA.
Lopez Arias excels in technical events such as the high jump and javelin, and her versatility has made her a threat to win the title outright. She was the Pac-12 Champion in the heptathlon and placed in the top three in five of the seven events. Her coach, Dion Miller, praised her mental toughness and leadership.
“Ines is the type of athlete every coach hopes to have,” Miller said. “She’s incredibly focused, handles pressure well, and brings out the best in her teammates.”
For Lopez Arias, this NCAA Championship is about more than just personal glory. It marks the culmination of a collegiate career filled with resilience, improvement, and the pursuit of excellence. “This is my last NCAA meet, so I want to leave it all on the track,” she said. “I’ve worked for this moment my entire college career.”
Both Davis and Lopez Arias symbolize the strength of Arizona State’s track and field resurgence. As they prepare to compete on the national stage, their performances could lead the Sun Devils to one of their most successful NCAA outings in recent years. All eyes will be on them as they chase greatness—and potentially NCAA gold—in Eugene, Oregon.
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