Ettrick, VA – The Virginia State Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field teams will travel over to Norfolk, Virginia to take part in the Spartan Invitational. The two squads will take the trip to Norfolk State to compete on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16 with fist event starting at 9:00 a.m.

The Spartan Invitational will be held on William "Dick" Price Stadium. Opposing teams that will be in attendance are: Bowie State, Coppin State, Delaware State, Hampton, Howard, Lincoln (Pa.), Mary Baldwin, Maryland-Eastern Shore, Morgan State, N.C. Central, Norfolk State, Virginia Union and Virginia Wesleyan as well as a number of unattached attendees.

Last time out on the men's side, Atrell Williams earned two personal bests in the shot put and the discus, which allowed him to place within the top-10 in the shot put and discus. Daryl Mackey, Jr. placed 16^th of 44 in the long jump while Bryce Jordan posted a personal best in the 400 meters while placing 17^th of 60.
Last time out on the women's side, Glenda Jenkins earned a personal best after finishing 14^th of 64 runner in the 100 while also earning the CIAA Women's Track Athlete of the Week. Alandina Hyppolite placed 18^th of 51 in the 800.