Complete Results

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 21, 2026) -- The Morgan State men's track & field team officially opened its outdoor season this weekend at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational, a three-day competition held at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach.

Hosted by the City of Myrtle Beach, the meet featured a highly competitive field of 45 teams and clubs representing 21 states, along with international participation from Ottawa, Canada.

The invitational served as an important early-season test as the Bears transitioned from a strong indoor campaign into the outdoor season. Several athletes delivered promising performances, setting the tone for what the program hopes will be a successful spring.

"The team's opener was very productive," said head coach Neville Hodge. "We had an opportunity to showcase our talent on a big stage, and we saw some very good performances."

With the outdoor season now underway, Morgan State will continue building momentum as it prepares for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Outdoor Championships later this spring.
 
DAY 1 | THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Morgan State opened competition with sophomore Demond Smith leading the way in the field events.

Track Events:

No competitors

Field Events:
Hammer Throw
Sophomore Demond Smith recorded a toss of 44.41m to place 21^st.


DAY 2 | FRIDAY, MARCH 20
The Bears saw strong performances on both the track and in the field, highlighted by a relay victory and a finals qualification. Sophomore Doyin Smith qualified for the 100m finals by recording a time of 10.58. The Bears' 4x200m relay team raced to a first place finish with a time of 1:25.08. On the field, freshman Nicardo Grey-Clarke led the way in the long jump by clearing 6.36m.

Track Events:

100m (Collegiate Prelims)
Sophomore Doyin Smith qualified for the finals with a time of 10.58. 

4x200m Relay (Collegiate)
The Morgan State 'A' squad (A. Sims, M. Copeland, D. Smith, M. Dorsey) captured 1^st place with a time of 1:25.08.
 
Field Events:
Long Jump
Freshman Nicardo Grey-Clarke cleared 6.36m to place 24th. Sophomore KeSean-Jordan Rhooms had a mark of 5.90m (47^th).


DAY 3 | SATURDAY, MARCH 21
Morgan State closed the meet with an impressive showing, highlighted by multiple runner-up finishes and a dominant performance in the 4x400m relay. Sophomore Doyin Smith placed 2^nd in the 400m with a time of 47.40, and sophomore Caleb Mincey raced to a 2^nd place finish in the 800m, just barely being beaten to the finish line. Morgan State's relay teams also showcased their potential as the 4x400m 'A' and 'B' teams finished 1^st and 2^nd place, respectively.

Track Events:

4x100m
The Morgan State 'B' Team (D. Winslow, R. Gilmore, C. Raysor, J. Sheppard) combined for a time of 42.25 to take 9^th place. The Bears' 'A' team (A. Sims, M. Copeland, M. Dorsey, D. Smith) was disqualified as a result of an exchange out of the zone.

400m
Sophomore Maxim Copeland secured a 2^nd place finish with a time of 47.40. Senior Antonio Sims ran a 48.55 to place 12^th, and freshman Myles Dorsey placed 17^th  with a time of 49.00.
 
100m
Sophomore Doyin Smith raced to a 5^th place finish with a time of 10.66.
 
800m                                                         
Sophomore Caleb Mincey finished in 2nd place, just .008 seconds (1:50.929 ) behind Mason Brosious of Connecticut (1:50.921). Freshman Keenan Frisby took 5^th with a personal best time of 1:53.34. Sophomore Samuel Skinner clocked in with a time of 1:56.52 (13^th).

400mH
Freshman Chege Kaba finished in 5^th place with a personal best time of 54.79. Freshman Seth Minter had a time of 56.31 (15^th).

200m
Freshman Donavan Winslow ran a personal best time of 22.33 (38^th)

4x400m
Morgan State finished 1-2. The "A" team (M. Dorsey, M. Copeland, A. Sims, D. Smith) crossed the finish line with a season-best time of 3:13.48. followed closely behind by the 'B' team (C. Kaba, S. Skinner, C. Mincey, K. Frisby) with a time of 3:17.06.  The Bears' 'C' squad (A. Vargas, S. Minter, M. Graham, C. Stuckless) placed 4^th with a time of 3:18.76. 
 
Field Events:

Discus
Sophomore Demond Smith placed fifth with a toss of 45.25m.

High Jump
Freshman David Douglas cleared a height of 1.93m to post an 11^th place finish.

Shot Put
Demond Smith recorded a toss of 14.10m to place 10^th.

Triple Jump
David Douglas cleared a distance of 13.88m to finish 18^th.


NEXT UP:
The Bears will be back in action next weekend (March 26-28) at the Bill Carson Invitational, hosted by East Carolina University.



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