ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Bowie State University men's indoor track and field team began their 2016-2017 season on Saturday at the U.S. Naval Academy Invitational.
"We had a great day … This is the best team chemistry we've had in a while, they are not just teammates they have become a family", said Head Coach
Michelle Latimer.
Kyle Smith led the team with a first place finish in the 60 meter hurdles, breaking the finish line tape at 8.06. Smith also competed in the 200 meter dash, finishing 21st with a time of 23.50.
Other Bulldog competitors in the 200 meter dash included Quincy Hoff (21st - 23.50), Johnathan Simmons (24th – 23.67) and
DeAndre Watson (26th – 23.76).
The Bowie State Distance Medley "A" Team consisting of Markese Miller,
Frank Bailey,
Robert Thomas and Kevin Glasper placed second overall with a time of 11:23.12. Thomas competed in the 400 meter dash and placed 8th with a time of 50.23.
Michael Washington and
William Edmond were participants in the shot put, placing 11th and 15th respectively. Washington had a throw of 13.19m while Edmond had a throw of 12.31m.
The Bulldogs return to competition - Friday, January 13th at Saint Thomas Aquinas.
