2025 NCAA East Preliminary Championship
May 28th-31st 
Location: Jacksonville, FL | Jax Track at Hodges Stadium
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What You Need to Know
- Michael Palmer will be the lone Bronc representing Rider University at the NCAA East Regional Preliminary Championships, competing in the high jump at the Jax Track at Hodges Stadium in Jacksonville.
- The junior is making his NCAA Preliminary Championships debut after a standout season. At the MAAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Palmer struck gold in both the high jump (2.07m) and triple jump (15.08m), earning MAAC Field Performer of the Meet honors.
- Palmer's season-best mark in the high jump came at the Sam Howell Invite on April 4, where he cleared 2.10 meters — a mark that ranks third all-time in program history and led the MAAC this season.
- He is set to compete in the second flight of the high jump on Friday, May 30 at 2:30 p.m. The top 12 finishers will advance to the NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon.