Following an extended break, the University of Minnesota Duluth resumed its 2013-14 indoor track and field season Saturday at the Bethel Open in Arden Hills, Minn., and wound up claiming three individual championships.

The Bulldogs, who had last competed on Dec. 7, were joined at the event by two Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schools -- host Bethel University and the College of St. Olaf -- along with a number of unattached athletes. The trio of Bulldog title winners included junior Dan Nielsen in the 1,000-meter run (2:36:14), freshman Jason Lilja in the high jump (1.77 meters) and junior Chris Wilson in the 800-meter run (1:58.25). Lilja also took second in the triple jump (12.09 meters) while sophomore James Ryan did likewise in the 60-meter hurdles (8.98). Nielsen's time in the 1,000-meter and mile runs (4.22.91; third place) were personal bests.

Next up for UMD is the prestigious Northwest Open next Saturday (Jan. 18) on the University of Minnesota campus.

2014 Bethel Open Results