Tashina Alase from Southern University has made history by qualifying for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 100-meter hurdles. She achieved this milestone with the second-fastest qualifying time at the NCAA East Regional. Alase is the first Lady Jaguar to reach this championship since 1994 and the first Southern female athlete to qualify for both NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships. She finished the quarterfinal heat in 12.74 seconds, securing her place among the nation's elite hurdlers.

By the Numbers
  • Alase recorded a time of 12.74 seconds, making it the second-fastest at the NCAA East Regional.
  • She is the first Southern athlete to qualify for both NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships in the same season.
State of Play
  • Alase has set a SWAC record and achieved the eighth-fastest 100-meter hurdles time in the world this season.
  • The semifinal round for the 100-meter hurdles at the NCAA Championships is scheduled for June 11 at 8:08 p.m. CT in Eugene, Oregon.
What's Next

Alase will compete in the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, aiming to continue her historic season and further establish herself as a leading athlete in collegiate track and field.

Bottom Line

Tashina Alase's remarkable achievements place her among the distinguished athletes in Southern University's track history, making her a key competitor to watch at the upcoming national championships.