Results

SMYRNA, Del (Oct. 28, 2023)--The 2023 cross country season came to an end on Saturday, as Morgan State competed in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship at the Delaware State Outreach & Research Center, hosted by Delaware State University.
 
The Lady Bears placed fifth as a team, totaling 120 points. Norfolk State, which placed five runners in the top 10, captured the team title with 30 points. It was the Spartans' first title since 2021 and their fifth overall. Howard came in second with 49 points, while North Carolina Central (60) and host Delaware State (83) finished fourth and fifth, respectively.
 
Mercyline Kimaiyo of Norfolk State claimed the individual title, crossing the line in a winning time of 18:24.9. Kimaiyo was named the meet's Outstanding Performer and Norfolk State head coach Kenneth Giles was named Outstanding Coach.
 
Morgan State was led by Abigail Fisher, who completed the 6k race in a time of 20:03.0 to place 12^th. Fisher would earn All-MEAC honors with her performance. Jessica Lamborn also earned a top 20 finish, as she ran a time of 20:41.0 to place 19^th.
 
Jalissa Emmens finished 26^th after running a time of 21:36.4 and Crystal Coke was 29^th, completing the course in a time of 22:09.8 to finish in the top 30.
 
The MEAC Office contributed to this release.
 
 
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023
MEAC Championship, 6K
Delaware State University (Smyrna, Del.)
 
Team Winner: Norfolk State, 30 points
Morgan Team Finish: 5^th, 120 points
Top Finisher: Mercyline Kimaiyo, Norfolk State (18:24.9)
Morgan State Top Finisher: Abigail Fisher, (20:03.0/12th)
Outstanding Performer: Mercyline Kimayio, Norfolk State
Outstanding Coach: Kenneth Giles, Norfolk State

Standings
1. Norfolk State, 30 points
2. Howard, 49 points
3. North Carolina Central, 60 points
4. Delaware State, 83 points
5. Morgan State, 120 points
6. South Carolina State, 182 points
7. Maryland Eastern Shore, 195 points
8. Coppin State, 231 points
 
Morgan State Finishers
12. Abigail Fisher, 20:03.0
19. Jessica Lamborn, 20:41.0
26. Jalissa Emmens, 21:36.4
29. Crystal Coke, 22:09.8
36. Asydia Pray-Brown, 23:21.2
45. Aleisha Robinson, 25:14.5
46. Zion Pittman, 25:27.7
 
All-MEAC Team
Mercyline Kimaiyo - Norfolk State
Rachel Ozio - N.C. Central
Joslyn Crosby - Howard
Camille Egbula - Howard
Jahmei Wyatt - Norfolk State
Kara Grant - Norfolk State
Breanna McDonald - Howard
Dorcas Kosgei - Norfolk State
Laila Jackson - N.C. Central
Ludjenie Mondesir - Norfolk State
Ashley Lagat - Delaware State
Abigail Fisher - Morgan State
Gianna Marquez - N.C. Central
Ava Larkin - Delaware State
Purity Kattam - Delaware State
 
About the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference 
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) is in its 53rd year of intercollegiate competition with the 2032-24 academic school year. Located in Norfolk, Va., the MEAC is made up of eight outstanding historically black institutions across the Atlantic coastline: Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Howard University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University and South Carolina State University. 
 
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