Marshall Completes Day 1 at the Keydet Invitational

LEXINGTON, Va.-Day one of the Keydet Invitational is in the books and the Thundering Herd turned in solid performances on Friday.

Marshall had a strong start to the day, with juniors Safiyyah Mitchell and Christianna Dogan qualifying for semi-final spots in the 60-meter hurdles prelim. In the semi-final, Mitchell managed to qualify for a spot in the final--which will be Saturday morning at 11 a.m. Her time of 8.62 was good for second in the semis.

Possibly the most significant accomplishment of the day was Dogan breaking a school record with her time in the 500-meter run. She ran a 1:15.81, besting Zedmalia Wolfe's time from 2004.

Freshman Macie Majoy and sophomore Lauren Zaglifa tied for fifth in the pole vault, and senior Sarah Bever tied for fourth place in the high jump with a mark of 1.60 meters (5 ft. 3 in.).

Marshall dominated in the weight throw, with seniors Hasana Clark and Reneese Batson taking first and second, respectively.

The Herd will kick off Day 2 with the 1-mile run at 10:30 a.m. Adriana Cook, Alexandria Evans, and Mary Kerby are set to compete. The two field events of the day, long jump and shot put, will begin at 12:30 p.m.

THUNDERING HERD RESULTS

Day 1 (Friday, January 18)

2:00 p.m. 60mH Prelims: Safiyyah Mitchell (8.84, qualified), Christianna Dogan (9.10, qualified), Taylor Robinson (9.63)
3:00 p.m. Pole Vault: Macie Majoy (Tied 5th - 3.45m/11 ft. 3.75 in.), Lauren Zaglifa (Tied 5th - 3.45m/11 ft. 3.75 in.)
3:15 p.m. 60m Prelims: Kayla Haywood (7.81, qualified), Talor Wilkerson (8.09)
3:50 p.m. 60mH Semi: Safiyyah Mitchell (8.62, qualified), Christianna Dogan (8.90)
4:00 p.m. Weight Throw: Hasana Clark (1st - 18.90m/62 ft. 0.25 in.), Reneese Batson (2nd - 17.46m/57 ft. 3.5 in.), MaryAnn Adebayo (18th - 13.75m/45 ft. 1.5 in.)
4:20 p.m. 60m Semi: Kayla Haywood (7.80)
4:55 p.m. High Jump: Sarah Bever (Tied 4th - 1.60m/5 ft. 3 in.)
5:25 p.m. 500m: Christianna Dogan (6th, 1:15.81), Isabella Tremble (19th, 1:21.73)
6:20 p.m. 1000m: Madelyn Garrison (14th, 3:06.00), Adriana Cook (22nd, 3:11.39)

TENTATIVE MEET SCHEDULE/SCHEDULED COMPETING ATHLETES

Day 2 (Saturday, January 19th)

10:30 a.m. 1-Mile: Adriana Cook, Alexandra Evans, Mary Kerby
11:00 a.m. 60mH Finals
11:50 a.m. 400m: Danere'a White, Sydnei Taylor
12:30 p.m. Long Jump: Sarah Bever, Josie Raines, Takira Williams
12:30 p.m. Shot Put: MaryAnn Adebayo, Elena Marchand, Kylie Miles
12:35 p.m. 60m Finals
1:05 p.m. 800m: Madelyn Garrison, Alyssa Long
2:05 p.m. 200m: Brandy Elysee, Talor Wilkerson
3:10 p.m. 3000m: Abigail Short
4:10 p.m. 4x400m Relay:
Team of Christianna Dogan, Brandy Elysee, Safiyyah Mitchell, Erica Murphy
Team of Sydnei Taylor, Isabella Tremble, Ashonti Warner, Takira Williams

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Marshall Completes Day 1 at the Keydet Invitational

Players Mentioned

Reneese Batson

Talor Bennett

Sarah Bever

Hasana Clark

Adriana Cook

Christianna Dogan

Brandy Elysee

Alexandra Evans

Madelyn Garrison

Kayla Haywood

Mary Kerby

Alyssa Long

Macie Majoy

Kylie Miles

Safiyyah Mitchell

Erica Murphy

Josie Raines

Taylor Robinson

Abigail Short

Sydnei Taylor

Isabella Tremble

Ashonti Warner

Danere'a White

Takira Williams

Lauren Zaglifa

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