The Jackson State University men’s and women’s track and field teams scorched the field at the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Indoor Track and Field Championships on Feb. 20-21 in Birmingham, Ala, with Bentrell McGee placing first in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 7.85 second.
On his way toward winning gold for the Tigers, McGee also beat a longstanding SWAC record, upending the previous record set in 2005 by JSU alum and 2012 Olympian Michael Tinsley.
McGee also won the 200-meter title and placed third in the 60-meter dash.
Overall, the Tigers earned fourth place, and the Lady Tigers tied for seventh place in the competition.
Notable performances from the men’s team included Jauvany Hyde, who earned third place in the triple jump event; and James Curtis, who finished third in the mile run.
The Lady Tigers brought home honors as well: Jasmine Johnson placed second in the pole vault; Akelia Knight finished third in the 800-meter, and Latoya Gliding threw a personal season best in the shot put event.