Junior Emma Mussante set a new school record in the 5,000m at the Tampa Spartans Classic, leading the Florida Southern women's track team to success with a one-two finish in the 1,500m.

The Big Picture

The Florida Southern women's track team showed strong performance at the Tampa Spartans Classic, with Junior Emma Mussante shining by breaking the school's 5K record.

By the Numbers
  • Emma Mussante set a new program record in the 5,000m with a time of 17:21.48, improving her previous record by nearly three seconds.
  • Sophomore Jinia Johnson and freshman Grace Reed secured a one-two finish in the 1,500m event.
State of Play
  • Emma Mussante led the team with a fourth-place finish in the 5,000m, followed by strong performances from other team members in various events.
  • The team will compete next at the Bob Hayes Invitational on March 15-16 at the University of North Florida.
What's Next

The Florida Southern women's track team will aim to build on their success at the Tampa Spartans Classic as they prepare for the upcoming Bob Hayes Invitational on March 15-16.

Bottom Line

Emma Mussante's record-breaking performance and the team's overall success at the Tampa Spartans Classic set a strong foundation for future competitions, highlighting the team's potential for continued achievements in the season.