BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The
Tuskegee track and field teams continued their 2025 outdoor season with another series of strong performances on opening day of the UAB Spring Invitational, held at the UAB Track and Field Facility over the weekend.
The Golden Tigers showed competitive strength across both track and field events, building on their momentum from last week's season opener at the Bulldog Alumni Relays.
Tuskegee's men's 4x200 meter relay team delivered the standout performance of the meet, taking home first place in the event.
The quartet of
Justice Northern,
Javonte Andrews,
Jackson Murry, and
Shawn Jarrett II crossed the finish line with a time of 1:27.70, outpacing the field and setting an early benchmark for the outdoor season.
In field events, the Golden Tigers also dominated in the men's javelin throw, securing four top 15 finishes.
Drake Hudson led the way with a third-place mark of 47.48 meters, followed by
KeyWun Rowles in seventh at 42.48 meters.
Jackson Murry added an 11th-place effort with a throw of 33.08 meters, while
Christian Sanders rounded out the group in 12th place with a mark of 28.65 meters, showcasing Tuskegee's depth in the event.
On the distance side,
Dennis Kibet represented the Golden Tigers in the men's 3000-meter run, finishing 15th with a time of 9:45.14 in a deep field of competition.
The women's team also produced a string of top 15 finishes, led by a strong showing in the hammer throw.
Danielle Wilson continued her consistent season, finishing 10th with a mark of 37.71 meters.
Aliya Purnell and
Matealia Harper followed close behind, placing 14th and 15th respectively with throws of 33.30 meters and 32.90 meters.
In the women's javelin throw, Tuskegee once again made its presence felt with three athletes finishing in the top 15.
Wilson added to her weekend totals with a 10th-place throw of 31.71 meters, while
Serenity Mitchell finished 12th with a 31.50-meter mark. Harper rounded out the top group in 15th with a distance of 28.76 meters.
The women's 2000-meter steeplechase saw three Golden Tigers finish in the top 15, with distance standout
Anaya Martin leading the group in seventh place at 7:54.67.
Akierah Walker was not far behind in 10th with a time of 8:09.39, while
Genesis Harrell came in 13th at 8:42.57, reinforcing the team's strength in distance events.
Shalyah Tresvant closed out the weekend with a 14th-place finish in the women's 3000-meter run, posting a time of 13:08.88 in another competitive field.
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