1977 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships


The 1977 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships were contested March 11−12, 1977 at Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan at the 13th 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.
Washington State topped the team standings, finishing just 0.5 points ahead of three-time defending champions UTEP, the closest finish in meet history. It was the Cougars' first indoor team title.

Qualification

Unlike other NCAA-sponsored sports, there were not separate NCAA Division I, Division II, and Division III championships for indoor track and field until 1985. As such, all athletes and programs from all three divisions were eligible to compete.

Team standings

RankTeamPoints
Washington State25
UTEP '25
Villanova21
Illinois16
Kansas12
Alabama
Auburn
Oklahoma
10
New Mexico9
Howard
Nebraska
8