Staten Island, NY – The Monroe University Men's Indoor Track and Field team made its season debut at the STAC Invitational at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Friday afternoon.
Sophomore Nkanyezi Ziqubo had an impressive run for the Mustangs, placing fourth overall in the Men's 3000m.
The sophomore from South Africa recorded a time of 8:51.62, just 3 seconds away from his personal best mark of 8:48.79. His performance set the tone for a solid outing for the Mustangs in their season opener.
Freshman Boitshepo Mashilo made his collegiate debut in the Mile on Friday, placing fourth overall with a time of 4:31.61.
Several more Mustangs made their collegiate and season debuts at the St. Thomas Aquinas Invitational in the 400m run. Freshman middle-distance runner Yassine Rahoui led the way for the Mustangs with a time of 51.92. Emilio Bishop was the next Mustang finisher with a time of 53.20, Sophomore Christian Gabriel finished with a time of 54.75, and Freshman Jazir Harris was the final finisher for the Mustangs with a time of 58.13.
Lastly, the Mustangs had four runners who made their collegiate and season debuts on Friday in the 200m dash. Freshman Jaheim Lawrence led the way for the Mustangs with a time of 23.31 while Sophomore Elijah Upsher ran a personal best time of 24.26; Sophomore Micah Mchardy ran a personal best time of 24.86; and Freshman Keba Cisse ran a time of 26.03.
The Mustangs will make their home debut next Friday, January 16th, at the Ramapo Invitational at the Nike Armory Track & Field Complex in Manhattan.
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ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE UNIVERSITY
The athletic program at Monroe University encompasses a total of 26 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as the Monroe University marching band, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has seven teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
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