"The first day of the meet was a strong showing for both the men's and women's teams — a great way to kick off the season," said VUU Head Track & Field Coach Franck Charles.

Top Performances

J'meriyon Osborne – 1st Place, Men's Open Long Jump
Freshman J'meriyon Osborne made an immediate impact in his collegiate debut, winning the men's open long jump and finishing ahead of 22 competitors. It marks an outstanding start to his indoor career.

Timothy Butler – New Indoor Weight Throw Record
Timothy Butler delivered one of the day's biggest highlights by breaking the indoor school record in the weight throw. Butler advanced to the finals and finished 6th overall in a field of 29 athletes, a major milestone for both him and the program.

Jeremiah Palacious – 3rd Place, Invitational Long Jump
Competing in a high-level invitational field, Jeremiah Palacious placed 3rd in the invitational long jump, posting a new collegiate best of 23' 6½". His performance showcased his growth and ability to compete with elite jumpers.