BOWIE, MD (May 4, 2019)- The Virginia State University men's and women's outdoor track and field team left their mark on day 1 of the 2019 CIAA Championships.

A day mixed with prelims and final results, gives the Trojans a guide on how well they performed during the regular season and how focused they will remain to earn the Championship Title.

The women, with a score of 40, are currently 15 points ahead of the second place Johnson C. Smith University.

On the men's side, VSU is 1 point away from tying with the Virginia Union, who currently has a score of 42.

Among the final results were throws standout Jeia Gillam with a 1^st place shot put range of 14.08m. Brandon Slade also led the way in the men's throwing events with a 1^st place shot put throw of 14.91m.

Also dominating in their event was Allen Blair with a 1^st place men's long jump leap of 7.26m. On the track, Kyla Frank continues to pace the distance events with a 1^st place 1500m time of 4:46.27

The Trojans will return to action at 9am on the campus of Bowie State University, for day 2 of the 2019 CIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship.

Click HERE for Day 1 Results

Click HERE are the full list of championship events.

For more information on the VSU track and field program, visit govsutrojans.com, follow the Trojans on Twitter @VSUsports or call 804-524-5030.