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Men's Track and Field MSU Athletic Communications

Bears Conclude Weekend at Raleigh Relays

Men's Track and Field MSU Athletic Communications

Bears Conclude Weekend at Raleigh Relays

RALEIGH, N.C.(March 30, 2019) – The Morgan State men's track & field team wrapped up Raleigh Relays on Saturday hosted by North Carolina State at Paul Derr Track & Field Facility. 

Full results from the meet can be found here.

The men's relay teams impressed on the second day at Raleigh Relays. Keon Rantin, Brandon James, Adewunmi Oloyede and Ra'Mel Manley crossed the tape in 1:26.29 to take third place in the 4x200m relay. 

The Bears' 4x400m relay team comprised of Brandon James, Keon Rantin, Adewunmi Oloyede and Ra'Mel Manley took third place with a season-best time of 3:14.80. The mark ranks top 10  in the MEAC. 
 
Keon Rantin placed fifth in the 200m in 21.21, a personal-best for the Philadelphia, Pa., native, which ranks ninth-fastest in the conference this season. He also ran a 10.70 to place 11thin the 100m dash. 
 
Brandon James clocked in at a personal best 47.88 in the 400m dash, placing 11th. His time was the fifth fastest in the conference.

Lamar Davis posted a leap of 6.35 to finish 26thin the long jump. Kurt Goodlitt's throw of 41.49 was good enough for 33rdplace in the discus. 
 
UP NEXT
Morgan State returns to action on Saturday, April 6 at the Towson Invitational at Johnny Unitas Stadium.
 
Raleigh Relays
March 29-30, 2019
Paul Derr Track & Field Facility

100m
11. Keon Rantin, 10.70
33. Lamar Davis, 11.11
35. Caniggia Harriott, 11.16
 
200m
5. Keon Rantin, 21.21

400m
11. Brandon James, 47.88
39. Adewunmi Oloyede, 50.18
62. Ra'Mel Manley, 51.58
 
4x100m
--. Morgan State 'A' –DNS
(Caniggia Harriott, Lamar Davis, Brandon James, Keon Rantin)

4x200m
3. Morgan State 'A' – 1:26.29
(Keon Rantin, Brandon James, Adewunmi Oloyede, Ra'Mel Manley)

4x400m
3. Morgan State 'A' – 3:14.80
(Brandon James, Keon Rantin, Adewunmi Oloyede, Ra'Mel Manley)
 
Long Jump
26. Lamar Davis, 6.35

Discus
33. Kurt Goodlitt, 41.49
--. Vikarie Elliott, DNS

About Morgan
Morgan State University, founded in 1867, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution offering more than 100 academic programs leading to degrees from the baccalaureate to the doctorate. As Maryland's Preeminent Public Urban Research University, Morgan serves a multiethnic and multiracial student body and seeks to ensure that the doors of higher education are opened as wide as possible to as many as possible. For more information about Morgan State University, visit www.morgan.edu

 
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Players Mentioned

Vikarie Elliott

Vikarie Elliott

Thrower
Junior
Kurt  Goodlitt

Kurt Goodlitt

Throws/Multi
Junior
Caniggia Harriott

Caniggia Harriott

LS/H
Junior
Keon Rantin

Keon Rantin

LS
Sophomore
Lamar Davis

Lamar Davis

Jumper/Sprinter
Freshman
Brandon James

Brandon James

Long Sprinter
Freshman
Ra

Ra'Mel Manley

Long Sprinter
Freshman
Adewunmi Oloyede

Adewunmi Oloyede

Long Sprinter
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Vikarie Elliott

Vikarie Elliott

Junior
Thrower
Kurt  Goodlitt

Kurt Goodlitt

Junior
Throws/Multi
Caniggia Harriott

Caniggia Harriott

Junior
LS/H
Keon Rantin

Keon Rantin

Sophomore
LS
Lamar Davis

Lamar Davis

Freshman
Jumper/Sprinter
Brandon James

Brandon James

Freshman
Long Sprinter
Ra

Ra'Mel Manley

Freshman
Long Sprinter
Adewunmi Oloyede

Adewunmi Oloyede

Freshman
Long Sprinter