Alase Advances to Quarterfinals at NCAA East Regional

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Three Southern University track and field athletes competed in the NCAA East Regional First Rounds on Wednesday and Thursday at the Kentucky Outdoor Track and Field Facility in Lexington, Kentucky. One of the top hurdlers in the world, Tashina Alase wasted no time securing her spot in the quarterfinals of the 100-meter hurdles. Needing a top-three finish in her heat to earn an automatic qualification, Alase cruised to a time of 13.00 seconds to place second in heat one. The senior finished 11th overall in the preliminary round and will compete in heat two of the quarterfinals,...