TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The NCAA Division I East Preliminary Track & Field Championships called, and Jaylyn Scott answered. Florida A&M Athletics is sending another Rattler to the postseason.
The junior recorded the qualifying mark in the 400-meter hurdles after racing in at 50.71 at the Aggie Classic Twilight (May 16). The time sits amongst the best in the eastern region -- joining powerhouses from Louisiana State, Auburn, Alabama, Maryland, and South Carolina -- at 12th overall. Scott has five 400-meter hurdle wins under his belt, with the most recent occurring at the Hurricane Alumni Invitational (April 9).
His first NCAA appearance begins with a first-round race scheduled for Wednesday, May 26, at 8:20 p.m. The prelims will be hosted by the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Fla.
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