The Chicago State men's and women's track and field teams kicked off their outdoor season at the Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge, where inclement weather disrupted the schedule after a strong start on Friday. Mychah Spells stood out by qualifying third in the 110m hurdles and finishing third in the finals. The teams achieved second-place finishes in relay events, with notable performances by Rikki Gray, Sanaa Parker, Myshell Hurse, and Shamauri Brackett in the 4x200 relay, and Maxwell Mitchell, Jovanni Avila, Willie Merrick, and Boris Mojsa in the men's 4x400 relay.

By the Numbers
  • Mychah Spells qualified third in the 110m hurdles with a time of 14.82 and finished third in the finals at 14.96.
  • The women's 4x200m relay team finished second with a time of 1:41.34, and the men's 4x400m relay team came in second at 3:28.98.
State of Play
  • The Chicago State track and field teams faced weather-related disruptions at the Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge, impacting the event schedule.
  • The teams will next compete at the Tennessee Invitational on April 5-6 at the Tom Black Track in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Bottom Line

The Chicago State track and field teams showed promise at the Myrtle Beach Collegiate Challenge despite weather challenges, with standout performances in relay events. Looking ahead, the teams will aim to build on this momentum at the upcoming Tennessee Invitational.