Women's Track & Field | 5/16/2026 5:59:04 PM
NORFOLK, Va., May 16, 2026 -- For the fifth straight season, the Howard University Bison claimed the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship.
RESULTS
Following last year's record-breaking performance of 292 points, Howard finished this year's meet with 235 points, further solidifying its program as a powerhouse in HBCU track and field.
Howard head coach David Oliver was named Outstanding Coach of the Meet, while Nihijah Darden and Yahnari Lyons earned Co-Outstanding Runner of the Meet honors.
Morgan State senior Brylan Carter claimed Outstanding Field Athlete of the Meet honors.
The Bison collected their first gold medal of championship Saturday in the 4x100-meter relay, setting the tone for the rest of the evening as they went on to win eight additional gold medals.
Marcia Sey claimed the women's 100-meter hurdles crown in 12.96, while teammate Zoe Turner captured the 400-meter title in 53.15.
In the women's 800 meters, Tiffany Mugubai clocked in at 2:05.19, while Cenaiya Billups won the 400-meter hurdles title in 56.86.
Yahnari Lyons capped off a dominant season by winning the 200 meters in 22.94, and the Howard team had time to soak it all in as emotions flowed during the final women's event of the evening. The Bison raced to victory in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:35.30, finishing 8.07 seconds ahead of the competition.
All-MEAC Honors
Outstanding Coach: David Oliver, Howard
Co-Outstanding Track Athletes: Yahnari Lyons, Nihijah Darden, Howard
Co-Outstanding Field Athletes: Brylan Carter, Morgan State
First-Team
Cailyn Johnson (MSU, Discus), Tia Lucas (NCCU, High Jump), Rebecca Jansen (DSU, 10000), Kirja Hickman (DSU, Shot Put), Sanaii Gaines (SCSU, Long Jump), Essence Shaw (NSU, Heptathlon), Crystal Coke (MSU, Hammer Throw), Brylan Carter (MSU, Javelin), Angelina Stabile (SCSU, Pole Vault), Howard (Women's 4x100 ), Laila Jackson (NCCU, 1500), Marcia Sey (HOW,100m Hurdles), Zoe Turner (HOW, 400), Nilijah Darden (HOW, 100), Tiffany Mugubi (HOW, 800), Cenaiya Billups (HOW, 400 m Hurdles), Yahnari Lyons (HOW, 200m), Laniyah Henderson (MSU, Triple Jump), Abigael Chebet (NSU, 5000), Howard (4x400)
Second Team
Temi Banwo (HOW, Discus), Valerie Ashamu (DSU, High Jump), Abigael Chebet (NSU, 10000), Kinnidi Hampton (HOW, Shot Put), Keira Stewart (MSU, Long Jump), Jasmen Walker (HOW, Heptathlon), Amira Dailey (NSU, Hammer Throw), Aniyah Smith (DSU, Javelin), Lexa Hunter (NSU, Pole Vault), Morgan State(Women's 4x100 ) Alexis Jones (HOW, 1500), Brooklyn Robinson (NSU, 100 m Hurdles), Gifty Oku (CSU 400), Yahnari Lyons (HOW, 100), Laila Jackson (NCCU,800), Chidubem Miriam Okwudibonye (DSU, 400m Hurdles), Nilijah Darden (HOW, 200m), Jonysha Prucien (UMES, Triple Jump), Ester Kirk (HOW, 5000), N.C. Central (4x400)
Third Team
Mackenna Telfaire (NCCU, Discus), Rachel Key-White (NCCU, High Jump), Navi McDowell (NCCU 10000), Temi Banwo (HOW, Shot Put), Naomi Johnson (SCSU, Long Jump), Sydney Cooper (SCSU, Heptathlon), Ilianna Surowiec (DSU, Hammer Throw), Naa'Irah Andrews (NCCU, Javelin), Raven Johnson (MSU, Pole Vault), Norfolk State(Women's 4x100 ), Ester Kirk (HOW, 1500), Lauren Thompson (HOW, 100m Hurdles), T'Sheylah Moore (NCCU, 400), Brooklyn Robinson (NSU, 100), Nia Singleton (SCSU, 800), Lindsay Johnson (HOW, 400m Hurdles), Mackenzie Robinson (HOW, 200), Sanaa Virgil (DSU, Triple Jump), Alexis Jones (HOW, 5000), Delaware State (4x400)
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