The senior from Lakewood, Ill., tied for sixth in the first round of competition at the 2014 NCAA West Prelims, clearing 5.36 meters (17-07 ft.).

The junior from Coon Rapids, Minn., will compete in the 1,500 meters on Thursday.

The Gophers list 15 team members competing in individual events at the regional meet as well as the 4x400 meter relay team.

Simons, one of 19 Gophers set to compete at the preliminary meet, is scheduled to run in the 1,500 meters.

Four returning outdoor All-Americans will lead the charge for Minnesota with two-time honoree Jacob Capek attempting to capture his third career accolade in the 4x400 meter relay.

The Eden Prairie, Minn., native won the outdoor conference long jump title and set a new personal record of 7.57 meters (24-10 ft.).

A senior captain for the Gophers this season, Siegmeier is coming off his third overall conference title and second-straight Big Ten outdoor championship.

Minnesota totaled 44 points over the three-day event at Purdue's Rankin Track & Field including several top-10 performances on Sunday in the meet finale.

Zach Siegmeier won his third overall Big Ten title and Trevor Yedoni captured his first career conference title for the University of Minnesota.

The 2014 Big Ten Men's & Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championships continue over the next two days in West LaFayette.