University of West Alabama track and field teams participated in the Bulldog Relays at Mississippi State University, with standout performances from Balikis and the men's team.

By the Numbers
  • Yakubu Balikis achieved second place in the 100m with a time of 11.68 seconds and fourth place in the 200m with a time of 23.80 seconds.
  • Brian Easter secured third place in the 800m with a time of 1:56.57, and Dylan Payne came in fifth in the same event with 1:57.10.
State of Play
  • Strong performances from Balikis, Easter, and Payne in their respective events.
  • Multiple top-10 finishes by Gary Mata in the 5,000m and 1,500m events.
  • The West Alabama team set a season-best time in the 4x400m relay with 3:18.79.
What's Next

West Alabama will compete at the West Georgia Legends meet on April 5-6 following the spring break.

Bottom Line

University of West Alabama track and field teams displayed strong performances at the Bulldog Relays, with notable showings from Balikis, Easter, and the men's relay team, setting the stage for future success at the upcoming meet.