Mississippi College celebrates the recognition of track and field athletes Rashanna Thorne and Bre Bell as Gulf South Conference Athletes of the Week for their exceptional performances at the 2024 Southern Miss Invitational.

By the Numbers
  • Rashanna Thorne secured a runner-up position in Women's Shot Put with a mark of 40-7.
  • Bre Bell achieved a lifetime best of 4:41.1 in the Women's 1500m run.
State of Play
  • Rashanna Thorne displayed remarkable talent and versatility with top-six finishes in Women's Discus and Hammer Throw events.
  • Bell's reign as the reigning 3,000m steeplechase champion underscores her versatility as one of the most formidable distance runners in the conference.
  • The next outing for the Choctaws is the upcoming Joe Walker Invitational in Oxford, Mississippi, hosted by the University of Mississippi, to be held Friday, April 5 through Saturday, April 6.
Bottom Line

Thorne and Bell's exceptional performances at the Southern Miss Invitational have earned them the well-deserved recognition as Gulf South Conference Athletes of the Week, highlighting their impressive achievements and solidifying their positions among the top athletes in their respective events.