Women's Track and Field 3/4/2026 9:00:00 AM MSU Athletics Communications

Morgan State Women’s Indoor Track & Field Season in Review

BALTIMORE, Md. (March 3, 2026) – The Lady Bears' 2026 indoor season was defined by steady progression, personal-best performances, strong individual results, and a competitive showing at the conference championships. Under head coach Neville Hodge, the team faced stiff competition throughout the indoor slate while building momentum toward the outdoor season.

Women's Season Highlights

Season Kickoff & Early Meets

Penn Select (Jan. 10)
• Opened the indoor season with solid individual results.
• Terry-Ann Thompson hit a weight throw personal best (15.42m).
• Keira Stewart showcased long jump strength with a 5.80m mark.

HBCU Showcase – New York (Jan. 17)
• Morgan State competed well against a competitive HBCU field.
• The women's squad finished 5th overall, gathering experience and early-season confidence.

Darius Dixon Invite (Feb. 13-14)
• Final regular-season indoor meet before conference competition.
• Multiple athletes set season-best or personal-best marks (e.g., Jatavia Robinson in the 60m & 200m).
• Aleah Alexander earned a podium high jump result.
These meets helped the Bears sharpen their performances and gain valuable indoor meet experience ahead of the MEAC Championships.

MEAC Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-23)
At the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Championships, the Lady Bears delivered a competitive, spirited performance:

Team Result

Finished 6th in the MEAC with 54 team points.
Faced strong competition from Howard (champions), Norfolk State, and North Carolina Central.

Medal & Standout Performances

Individual Medals & Top Finishes

Terry-Ann Thompson – Weight throw, silver (16.08m)
Keira Stewart – Long jump, bronze (5.67m)
Raven Johnson – Pole vault bronze (3.00m)
4x400m Relay – Bronze in a season-best 3:50.60
(Relay: Janiya Glass, Natalia Eastman, Aleisha Robinson, Keira Stewart)

Pentathlon

Jayla-Shae Wright put together a strong multi-event showing with 3,081 points, earning 6th overall and a silver medal in the shot put segment.

Notable Individual Marks

Jatavia Robinson advanced to the finals in both the 60m and 200m, posting personal-best times.
Natalia Eastman and Crystal Coke turned in season-best performances in middle and distance events, including Eastman's 800m and Coke's 5000m.
Solid contributions also came from sophomores and freshmen across hurdles, sprints, and field disciplines.

Season Themes & Takeaways

Progress & Growth

Multiple athletes achieved personal bests and season highs throughout the season, signaling developmental progress — especially among underclassmen.
The relay and field events provided podium moments even with a smaller squad.

Competitive Spirit

The team consistently showed resilience and competitiveness across events despite being underdogs in several meets.
Strong finishes in field events and relays highlight depth and versatility in the squad.

Coach Hodge on the Season

Head coach Neville Hodge praised the resilience and determination shown by the team throughout the indoor campaign.

"This season was very challenging in a lot of ways for the program as a whole, but overall we were able to put together some solid individual performances with both the men's and women's programs. We came up short in some areas due to challenges that were beyond our control, but the team represented well with true grit and competed like warriors.

As a staff, we were very proud of the way the teams rallied around each other and encouraged one another when it seemed like our backs were against the wall. We were the real Bears in the arena."
Earlier in the season, Hodge also noted that the team showed the potential to be competitive within the conference.

"Today's track meet showed that we can be a force in the MEAC Conference despite the challenges we face on a day-to-day basis. We look to take that momentum into the MEAC Indoor Championships. Go Bears."

With the indoor season now complete, the focus shifts to the outdoor campaign — a portion of the schedule where Morgan State traditionally thrives.

"Now that the indoor season is behind us, the outdoor season is where we thrive as a program," Hodge added. "We're looking forward to the break in the weather and the opportunity to showcase what we have here on campus."

Looking Ahead

The indoor season's growth sets a positive foundation for the 2026 outdoor campaign, where the focus will likely shift toward MEAC outdoor competition and potential NCAA qualifiers.

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