Complete Results

DURHAM, N.C. (April 11, 2026) -- The Morgan State men's track & field team continued its outdoor campaign this weekend at the Duke Invitational, competing over two days at Morris Williams Stadium in Durham, N.C.

Hosted by Duke University, the invitational featured a competitive field that included Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opponents Coppin State University, North Carolina Central University, and Norfolk State University.

The Bears had several performances over the two-day meet. The strong weekend showing signals a promising start to the spring slate as the Bears continue preparations for the upcoming Legacy Track Meet (April 17-18).

FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Morgan State's men turned in a strong opening day on Friday evening in Durham, highlighted by several standout performances across both the track and field events. Sophomore Caleb Mincey led the way on the track, racing to a second-place finish in Heat 4 of the 1500 meters and posting a personal-best time of 3:51.76, which ranked 66th overall in a highly competitive field. In the 100-meter preliminaries, sophomore Doyin Smith paced the Bears with a time of 10.62. In the field events, sophomore Isaac Rankin delivered one of the top performances of the day, tying for ninth in the high jump after matching his personal best clearance of 2.01 meters. Sophomore Demond Smith also posted a notable showing in the discus, placing 12th with a throw of 47.74 meters as the Bears closed out Day 1 with momentum.

Track Events:
100m
Prelims
Sophomore Doyin Smith posted a time of 10.62 to place 17^th. Sophomore Ronald Gilmore ran a 10.77 (40^th), and sophomore Maxim Copeland ran a 10.91 (56^th). Freshmen Myles Dorsey and Donavon Winslow finished 60^th (10:94 – PB) and 61^st (10.94), respectively.

1500m
Sophomore Caleb Mincey raced to a 2^nd place finish in Heat 4, and posted a personal best time of 3:51.76 (66th), a mark that currently ranks No. 3 in the MEAC.

Field Events:
High Jump
Sophomore Isaac Rankin tied for 9^th by matching his personal best with a mark of 2.01m, a mark that currently ranks T-No. 4 in the MEAC. Sophomore KeSean-Jordan Rhooms cleared 1.96m to finish tied for 18th place.

Discus
Sophomore Demond Smith recorded a toss of 47.74m to finish 12^th.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Morgan State's men wrapped up Day 2 with several strong performances, highlighted by standout efforts in the relays and hurdles. The Bears' 'A' 4x100-meter relay team of Ronald Gilmore, Maxim Copeland, Myles Dorsey, and Doyin Smith turned in one of the day's top results, posting a season-best time of 41.23 to finish seventh overall. Freshman Chege Kaba also delivered a solid showing in the 400-meter hurdles, placing second in Heat 3 with a time of 53.80 and finishing 19th overall. In the 400 meters, sophomore Maxim Copeland led Morgan with a 49.01 to place sixth in Heat 3, while freshman Donavon Winslow also recorded a personal best in the 200 meters with a time of 22.09, and freshman Jacob Denny posted a personal-best javelin toss of 50.56 meters to place 19th. The Bears capped off the day with a solid 4x400-meter relay effort, finishing 18th overall in 3:20.17 as Morgan continued to build momentum heading into next week's Legacy Track Meet.
 
Track Events:
4x100m Relay
The Morgan State 'A' team (R. Gilmore, M. Copeland, M. Dorsey, D. Smith) crossed the finish line with a 7^th place season-best time of 41.23, a mark that currently ranks No. 6 in the MEAC.

400m
Sophomore Maxim Copeland ran a time of 49.01 to place 6^th in Heat 3 and placed 44^th overall. Freshmen Seth Minter and Myles Dorsey ran a 49.24 (50^th) and 49.28 (53^rd), respectively. Sophomore Caleb Mincey ran a personal best 49.58 (61^st).

800m
Freshman Keenan Frisby ran a time of 1:54.57 (71^st).

400mH
Freshman Chege Kaba placed 2^nd in Heat 3 with a time of 53.80 and finished 19^th overall.

200m
Sophomore Doyon Smith raced to a time of 21.96 to place 37^th overall, while sophomore Ronald Gilmore recorded a time of 22.06 (44^th). Freshman Donavon Winslow ran a personal best time of 22.09 (49^th).

4x400m Relay
The Morgan State 'A' team (M. Dorsey, M. Copeland, D. Smith, S. Minter) crossed the finish line in 18^th place overall with a time of 3:20.17.
 
Field Events:
Javelin
Freshman Jacob Denny placed 19^th with a personal-best toss of 50.56m, a mark that currently ranks No. 3 in the MEAC.

Triple Jump
Sophomore KeSean-Jordan Rhooms cleared 13.95m to place 22^nd.



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