INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Northern Kentucky University Norse track & field earned conference recognition after their first outdoor meet of the 2026 campaign, as Kylie Dilley was named the Horizon League's Women's Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday. 

"Kylie has worked so hard on improving herself as an athlete over the last year, her 2-meter PR is a direct result of a lot of hard work in the weight room and in her general fitness overall," said Norse head coach Steve Kruse. "This a well-deserved honor for our senior co-captain."

Dilley, a West Chester, Ohio native, finished second in the javelin at the EKU Spring Invitational, recording a best throw of 35.69 meters, a new personal best. She currently ranks first in the Horizon League following her performance. 

Dilley and the Norse head to split competitions this weekend, as a select group will head to the Raleigh Relays at NC State, while the majority of Norse athletes will compete at the Jim Vargo Invitational in Louisville on Saturday. 

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