New York, NY – The Monroe University Men's Indoor Track and Field team competed at the Ramapo Invitational on Friday, marking its second meet of the 2026 season.

Sophomore Nkanyezi Ziqubo had an impressive run for the Mustangs, placing second overall in the Men's 5000m. Ziqubo ran a time of 15:49.06, his performance set the tone for a solid outing for the Mustangs. 
 
Sophomore Christian Gabriel made his debut in the Men's 60m and ran a time of 7.31. In the unseeded section of the 60m, Sophomore Elijah Upsher ran a time of 7.58.

Upsher competed once again for the Mustangs in the 200 meter, recording a time 24.83. Freshman Keba Cisse ran a personal best time of 25.32 while freshman Jazir Harris ran a time of 25.41 in the event.

In the Men's 400m meter, a trio of Mustangs clocked in personal best performances. Sophomore Micah McHardy clocked a  time of  55.11 while Sophomore Douglas Lee clocked a time of 55.70 and Freshman Jazir Harris clocked a time of 57.96.
 
Freshman Jaheim Lawrence  made his debut in the Men's 800m placing seventh overall with a time of 159.88.  
 
Lastly, in the Men's  3000m, Freshman Boitshepo Mashilo placed 12^th overall in the event with a time of 9:13.48.

The Mustangs will be back in action on Friday, January 23rd, for a two-day event hosted by Columbia University. The Dr. Sander Invitational will start at 9:00 am at The Armory.

Results- https://armorytrack.live/meets/54958

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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