Lincoln Memorial University men's and women's track and field team participated in the Emory Crossplex Showdown, where they made strides in their first meet of 2024. The team tallied 37 points, just half a point short of 6th place. Sterling Webb set a meet record in the women's high jump and is now tied for second place in the 2024 SAC women's high jump rankings. Vincent Quilici also secured a first-place victory in the men's 400m dash with a time of 50.14 seconds.

By the Numbers
  • Sterling Webb's first-place finish set a meet record in the women's high jump at 1.65m (5'5.0")
  • Webb is now tied for second place in the 2024 SAC women's high jump rankings
  • Vincent Quilici placed first in the men's 400m dash with a time of 50.14 seconds
  • Several other athletes achieved top 5 finishes in their respective events
State of Play
  • The team tallied 37 points, just half a point short of 6th place
  • Lincoln Memorial University's athletes achieved multiple personal records and program records
  • Coach Black praised the team's outstanding performance and milestones achieved
What's Next

The Railplitters will be back in action on Friday, the 19th in Nashville at the Vanderbilt Invitational.

Bottom Line

The Lincoln Memorial University track and field team made a strong start to the 2024 season, with standout performances from Sterling Webb and Vincent Quilici setting meet and program records. Their exceptional achievements indicate a promising trajectory for the team as they move forward in the season.