Men's Outdoor Track & Field 3/31/2026 12:48:00 PM

Against a slew of competitive Division II and III programs at Yellow Jacket Invitational, Cougars rise to the occasion

Women's Results
Men's Results

The Medgar Evers College Track & Field program continued its Outdoor 2026 campaign with a strong showing at the Yellow Jacket Invitational, hosted by American International College. Facing a competitive field of Division II and III programs including Bridgeport, Coast Guard, New Haven, Westfield State, Vermont State, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire College, and AIC, MEC battled through challenging cold-weather conditions and once again rose to the occasion. The team displayed poise, depth, and resilience throughout the meet, producing multiple CUNYAC qualifiers, regional qualifiers, and personal-best performances.

Quote from Coach Reid:

"We're seeing growth across the board, and that's important — but we're not satisfied," Reid said. "Our student-athletes are learning how to compete, how to adjust, and how to push themselves in uncomfortable conditions. That said, we still have another level to reach. The standard is consistency, execution, and accountability. We're building toward that, but we're not there yet — and we won't settle until we are."

Notable Performer for the Women: Brianna Lindo

Freshman Brianna Lindo delivered another exceptional all-around performance, impacting both track and field in a major way. On the track, she led the field in the 400m with a first-place finish in 1:01.07, a CUNYAC-qualifying time, and followed with a 2nd-place finish in the 800m in 2:32.13, also meeting the conference standard.

In the field, Lindo showcased her versatility across multiple events. She placed 2nd in the triple jump with a CUNYAC-qualifying mark of 10.50m, and 7th in the long jump with a mark of 4.50m. She also contributed in the throws, recording marks in the shot put (7.86m), javelin (9.45m), hammer (26.94m), and discus (10.72m). Her ability to compete across such a wide range of events continues to set her apart.

Additional Women's Highlights:

Nana Samake placed 10th in the 800m (2:52.97) and recorded a personal best in the javelin with a throw of 12.80m.

Rinnah Brown finished 6th in the javelin (20.83m) and 8th in the long jump with a personal best of 4.48m.

Danajah Lawrence placed 7th in the javelin (17.07m) and 6th in the long jump with a personal best of 4.64m.

Jada Lambert secured 6th place in the triple jump with a mark of 9.26m.

Notable Performers for the Men: Pharell Fowler and Omari Hinds:

Pharell Fowler opened his outdoor season with an impressive sprint double, finishing 5th in the 400m (52.20, CUNYAC qualifier) and 2nd in the 200m with a personal-best time of 21.84, which met both CUNYAC and regional qualifying standards.

In the field, Omari Hinds continued to demonstrate consistency and athleticism, placing 4th in the long jump with a CUNYAC-qualifying mark of 6.09m and 4th in the high jump clearing 1.75m, also a conference qualifier.

Additional Men's Highlights:

Ahmed Toure recorded multiple personal bests, clearing 1.55m in the high jump (13th place), throwing 29.61m in the javelin, and finishing 3rd in the pole vault with a mark of 2.45m.

Up next for the Cougars:

Medgar Evers resumes its season this Saturday, as the Cougars will travel to Gregory-Douds Field at Eiler-Martin Stadium in East Stroudsburg, PA to compete in the All-American Meet. East Stroudsburg University will serve as the host of the meet. Start-time is TBA.

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