RESULTS

COLUMBIA, S.C. - To commence the 2023 outdoor season, the USCB men's and women's track and field teams opened action at the NCAA DI South Carolina meet - Weems Baskin - on Friday at the Cregger Track.  

Field Highlights

Maisonne Jones had a top-5 finish in the women's long jump invite, as the NAIA All-American posted a mark of 5.84m. She was 0.05m away from cracking the top-3, which featured several NCAA DI athletes.

Three Sand Sharks competed in the men's javelin throw. Zach Markow paced the three Sand Sharks with a throw of 30.18m, as he finished 30th. Michael Corrales and Tucker Czech finished 35th and 37th place, respectively. 

Track Highlights

In the men's 100m, Ramon White led USCB with a 11.53 time. Steven Nesbitt also ran, and he finished 34th with a 11.87 mark.

LeeAisha Ford had a respectable time in the women's 400m, as the rookie finished 27th. She clocked a 1:06.78 in the 37-person race.

In the men's 5000m, USCB sent out two distance runners in event. Jacob Mitchell beat his personal best by nearly three seconds, as he clocked a 15:41.20. He slotted in 16th place in the 33-person race. Travis Patten also competed and posted a 18:22.43. 

What's Next?

The Sand Sharks will continue action at the South Carolina meet on Saturday. The meet begins at 10 a.m. with four events - discus, triple jump, high jump and shot put.