PUEBLO, Colo. — The
Albany State University men's and women's track and field teams concluded their 2025 season with inspiring performances at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Pueblo, Colorado. With six student-athletes qualifying across multiple events, the Golden Rams displayed their grit and competitive edge against the nation's best.
On day one, the men's 4x100m relay team narrowly missed the finals, finishing 11th with a time of 40.29.
Kibren Moore secured his place in the finals with a sixth-place finish in the 100m dash (10.12), while
Nathalia Rowe earned her spot in the 400m hurdles finals after finishing in ninth place (1:00.46).
Day two featured more high-caliber competition.
Cadence Cray represented the women's team in the 200m dash, finishing 12th overall (23.40). Moore returned to the track for the 200-meter prelims, finishing sixth (20.53) and earning his second finals appearance. In the 110m hurdles,
Jayvon Hutchinson finished 12th overall (13.99).
Championship Saturday was historic for the Golden Rams. Moore finished eighth in the 100m dash (10.15) and fifth in the 200m dash (20.72), earning NCAA Division II All-America honors in both events. Rowe made history of her own, finishing sixth in the 400m hurdles (59.04) and earning All-American status, becoming Albany State's first women's track All-American since 2011 and the first individual track All-American since 2008.
This year's championship run was a powerful statement of growth, determination and excellence. The Golden Rams return home with their heads held high and legacies in the making.
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