Mississippi College Track and Field is set to participate in the Samford Open on January 20, 2024, at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, Alabama, hosted by Samford University. The team has achieved 34 performances added to the Mississippi College Indoor Track and Field Top-10 list this season, including a remarkable school record set by Emily Berry in the Women's 3,000-meter run.

By the Numbers
  • Josie Whipp enters the Women's 5,000m run as the No. 1 seed.
  • Alana Green is ranked No. 2 all-time in school history in the Women's 60m dash.
  • Hilary Udechukwu holds the No. 2 all-time position in the Women's 400m dash in school history.
  • Grayson Foster is the current leader in the GSC in the 400m and recent GSC Freshman of the week.
  • Fabio Palmieri is a member of the top-10 all-time program lists in five different events.
  • Ben Woolhouse is the reigning GSC Champion and school record holder in the Indoor Pole Vault.
State of Play
  • The Samford Open, scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Birmingham Crossplex in Birmingham, Alabama, will commence at 10:00 AM Central Time.
  • The Choctaws have been on a roll this season, already making their mark with impressive performances.
  • The event promises to be a thrilling one where Mississippi College Track and Field aims to continue their impressive run of success this season.
Bottom Line

Mississippi College Track and Field is poised to shine at the upcoming Samford Open, with notable athletes leading the charge in various events. The team's strong presence and impressive performances this season set the stage for an exciting and competitive meet.