AUSTIN, Texas, June 9, 2023 – Howard University hurdlers Jessica Wright and Darci Khan saw their respective runs come to an end at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, held on the campus of the University of Austin.
 
Khan opened the night for Howard, competing in the 100-meter hurdles semifinal round where she fell just short of advancing with a 13.20 time.
 
Wright, two-time All-American and one of the most decorated student-athletes in program history, took part in the 400-meter hurdles semifinal. The Tar Heel native came up short of making it back to the final, producing a 56.75 mark.
 
Despite the outcome, both Bison earned All-American honors.
 
HU's 4x400 relay squad competed in Thursday's semifinal round but were disqualified post-race.
 
Howard Director of Track & Field David Oliver and the Bison wrapped up their historic season, winning the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Triple Crown in cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field for the first time in school history.