At the MEAC Outdoor Championships, Howard University's men's track and field team achieved a tie for fourth place, scoring a total of 113 points, alongside North Carolina Central. The standout performance came from the hurdle event where Jabari Dillard, Drew Dillard, and Jorim Bangue secured the top three spots in the 110-meter hurdles, marking a significant achievement. Other notable finishes included strong contributions in various events, leading to the team’s commendable overall ranking. The championship was claimed by Norfolk State for a fifth consecutive year, solidifying their dominance in the competition.

By the Numbers
  • Howard finished with 113 points, tying for fourth with North Carolina Central.
  • Jabari Dillard won the 110-meter hurdles in 14.09 seconds.
  • Abraham Evans placed fourth in both the 100-meter (10.33 seconds) and 200-meter (21.23 seconds) dashes.
State of Play
  • Norfolk State leads the MEAC with 183 points, followed by South Carolina State (126 points) and Delaware State (115 points).
  • Several Howard athletes are set to participate in the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds from May 27-30 in Lexington, Kentucky.
What's Next

The Bison team will prepare for the NCAA East Preliminary Rounds, aiming to leverage their recent successes into qualifying performances that could lead to opportunities at the national level.

Bottom Line

This performance reinforces Howard's growing competitiveness in track and field, highlighting the importance of nurturing young talent as they look forward to future championships and national qualifications.