OMAHA, Neb. – Claire Caspersen has qualified for nationals – again.

This time the College of Saint Mary student-athlete feels more confident heading into the big meet.

Caspersen will compete in the NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships for the second year in a row in the shot put. She also competed in the NAIA Indoor Championships both years.

"It feels great to qualify again," Caspersen said. "I feel like I am more prepared this year and have more confidence. I am a little nervous, but more excited to compete at such a high-level meet."

Caspersen enters as the No. 11 seed heading into the event. She took 18^th last year at the outdoor championships with a throw of 12.85m.

She finished eighth this year in the indoor championships with a throw of 14.04 and was seventh in the indoor championships last year with a throw of 13.47. Both of those indoor championship showing earned her All-American status.

She's looking for that same success next week at the outdoor meet.

"My goal is to become an All-American for the outdoor season," Caspersen said. "I hope I can throw a personal best and end my sophomore season on a good note."

The 42^nd Annual Women's Outdoor Track & Field National Championships will be held at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind. The event will span over three days – May 24-26 – and the shot put will be held Thursday, May 25 starting at 2:30 p.m.

The NAIA announced the official rosters and entry lists for all qualifiers Friday morning. Approximately 625 student-athletes have qualified to compete at the championships.

The NAIA Network – the association's official video-streaming home – will broadcast all events. Single-day passes and championship passes are available for purchase at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/naia/