LEXINGTON, VA (January 19, 2019)-The Virginia State University women's indoor track and field team faced tough competition during the 2-day Keydet Invitational on January 18-19, hosted by VMI. The invite gave the Trojans the needed momentum as they prepared for the upcoming conference championship and nationals.
On the track, Kyla Frank was the front runner for the Trojans, crossing the finish line with a 12th place 800 meter dash time of 2:23.66. Running in with 30th place 800 meter time of 2:31.26 was freshman Kyera Frank.
In the 500 meter dash, junior Deriel Green obtained a 23rd place finish with a time of 1:23.28, while senior Camisha Holmes was not too far behind with a 25th place time of 1:23.48.
Rounding out the top 30 finishes in the Trojans track events was Kyla Frank, who ran her season's best time of 5:36.48 in the mile run, earning her a 29th place finish.
In the field section of invite, the women made their presence known.
Sophomore Jeia Gilliam's final mark of 14.06m helped her capture a 5th place spot in the shot put event. Sophomore Christina Adlam extended her range at the jumping pit, also allowing her to securing a 5th place mark of 5.47m for the Trojans.
As the 2019 CIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships rapidly approach on February 10-11 in Winston-Salem, NC, the Trojans are using every event to prepare for competition.
VSU will return to action in Lynchburg, VA on January 26 for the Liberty Kickoff hosted by Liberty University.
For more information on VSU women's indoor track and field team, visit govsutrojans.com and follow Trojans Athletics on Twitter @VSUsports, or call 804-524-5030.
