Women's Indoor Track & Field 12/9/2025 12:49:00 PM

Cougars open 2025-2026 campaign with sensational showing at Crowell Invitational & Multi

The Medgar Evers College Indoor Track & Field programs opened their 2025-2026 seasons with statement performances at the Crowell Invitational and Multi, hosted at the historic Army–Gillis Field House at West Point. Facing competition from Division I institutions West Point, Columbia, Manhattan College, and the University at Albany, the Cougars battled through a demanding two-day schedule and rose to the challenge. The team showcased poise, depth, and resilience — earning multiple CUNYAC qualifiers, school records, personal bests, and AARTFC regional qualifying marks.

Quote from Coach Reid:

"This meet reminded us what happens when preparation meets opportunity," Reid said. "Facing Division I programs can be intimidating, but our athletes rose to the moment with confidence, composure, and hunger. The way they handled adversity—breaking records, earning regional qualifiers, and supporting each other every step—showed the heart of this team. We still have room to grow, but the foundation is solid. With the right mindset and a commitment to daily improvement, there is no limit to what this group can accomplish."

Top Performances from the Cougars:

Reco Griffith delivered one of the strongest sprint combinations of the weekend. He placed 3rd in the 60m (7.05) after running a CUNYAC and AARTFC qualifying 7.00 in the prelims. He followed that with the 4th-fastest 200m in program history (23.11/22.71c) and closed the meet as a key leg on the 3rd-fastest 4x400m team in MEC history.

Chrisnel Nicolas completed the heptathlon with 3,615 points, setting a new MEC school record and delivering top-tier field event marks throughout the competition. The veteran finished in second place in the High Jump, fourth in the Pole Vault, 10^th in the Long Jump (5.66 meters), ninth in the Shot Put (10.32 meters), seventh in the 60-Meter Hurdles (9.87, CUNYAC Qualifier), 12^th in the 60-Meter (7.88), and 10^th in the 1,000-Meter (3:33.55). His combination of jumping, hurdling, and throwing was the strongest multi-event field performance of the week in the conference.

Pharell Fowler made a powerful collegiate debut. He ran a PR and CUNYAC-qualifying 7.27 in the 60m before placing 6th in the 300m with the 2nd-fastest time in MEC history (36.44/35.83c). Fowler capped his weekend by helping the Cougars run the 3rd-fastest 4x400m time ever recorded at MEC.

Toshel Goffe opened her season with championship-caliber speed, placing 4th in the 60m (7.82) and winning the 200m in 26.10 (25.71c). Both marks qualified her for CUNYAC and AARTFC while ranking as the second-fastest times in school history.

Brianna Lindo scored 2,888 points to finish 4th in the pentathlon, setting a new MEC school record and earning an AARTFC regional qualifying mark. She soared to 2nd place in the high jump (1.50m), added a strong long jump of 4.67m, and launched a conference-leading 9.05m weight throw on day two. Overall, Lindo totaled 2,888 points in the pentathlon—a new school record and AARTFC qualifier—while setting school record and CUNYAC Qualifying leading marks in the 60m hurdles and 800m, while also posting top-three finishes in multiple events. She returned on Saturday to lower her hurdle record again (9.51), and also put herself atop the CUNYAC leaderboard in the weight throw.

Notable Cougar accomplishments/feats:

Danajah Lawrence - 60m — 8.46, 14th, PR, CUNYAC Qualifier •

Duranya Gayle — 300m — 45.30 (45.16c), 10th 4th fastest time in MEC school history

Nana Samake — 400m — 6th place

Kenia Irish-Bramble — 500m / 1000m / Pentathlon 500m — 9th 1000m — 10th Pentathlon — 13th, 2 PRs (overall pentathlon score + 60mH)

Rhianna Lugg — Triple Jump — 9.92m, 8^th place. Long Jump — 4.47m, 9^th

Jada Lambert — Triple Jump / 500m / Pentathlon Triple Jump — 9.16m, 10^th. 500m — 12th, PR Pentathlon — PR

Rinnah Brown — 60m Hurdles / Pentathlon 60m Hurdles (open) — 10.54, 7th Pentathlon 60mH — 10.05, PR, 4th-fastest in MEC history

Reco Griffith — 60m / 200m / 4x400m 60m Prelims — 7.00, CUNYAC + AARTFC Qualifier 60m Finals — 7.05, 3rd 200m — 23.11 (22.71c), 3rd, CUNYAC Qualifier 4th fastest time in MEC history 4x400m Relay — 3:37.50 (3:34.09c), 5th 3rd fastest in MEC history

Jahiem Johnson — 60m / 300m / 4x400m 60m — 7.09, 6th, PR, CUNYAC Qualifier 300m — 37.40 (36.78c), 9th 5th-fastest in MEC history 4x400m Relay — 3rd-fastest in MEC history •

Pharell Fowler — 60m / 300m / 4x400m 60m — 7.27, 12th, PR, CUNYAC Qualifier 300m — 36.44 (35.83c), 6th 2nd-fastest in MEC history 4x400m Relay — 3rd-fastest in MEC history

Tiego Brown — 60m / 4x400m 60m — 7.32, 13th, PR, CUNYAC Qualifier 4x400m Relay — 3rd-fastest in MEC history

Joshua Felix — 1000m / 500m 1000m — 3:18.43 (3:15.47c), 8th, PR 5th fastest in MEC history 500m — PR

David Chisolm — 1000m / 500m 1000m — 3:18.43 (3:15.47c), 9th, PR 500m — PR

Zion Young — 200m / Long Jump 200m — 10^th. Long Jump — 5.53m, PR

Omari Hinds — High Jump / Long Jump / Triple Jump High Jump — 1.91m, 3rd, CUNYAC Qualifier 3rd best jump in MEC history Long Jump — 6.63m, 5th, CUNYAC Qualifier 2nd best jump in MEC history Triple Jump — 12.24m, 9th, CUNYAC Qualifier

Michael Ortega — Weight Throw Weight Throw — 10.80m, 18th, CUNYAC Qualifier

Next Up for the Cougars:

The Cougars will return to the track and field this Friday (December 12) and Saturday (December 13), as the teams will participate in the Art Kaddish Elm City Challenge, hosted by Southern Connecticut State University. The meet will take place at the James Moore Field House in New Haven, CT. Start-time on both days of competition is set for 3:00pm.

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