What:  2025 HBCU Showcase 
When: Saturday, Jan. 18
Where: Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory | New York, N.Y. 

The Florida A&M track and field resumes its indoor season at the third annual HBCU Showcase, sponsored by KPMG, this Saturday, Jan. 18. The invitational will air live on Peacock beginning at 2:30 p.m. 
 
Confirmed participants include: Florida A&M University, Bowie State University, Central State University, Chicago State University, Coppin State University, Delaware State University, Hampton University, Howard University, Huston-Tillotson Univ, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University, Miles College, Morgan State University, Norfolk State University, Prairie View A&M University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, University of the District of Columbia, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, West Virginia State University, and Winston Salem State University.
 
Quick Hits (Clemson Opener)

• Tara Bert, who led the women's cross-country team in every race this past season, became the first Rattler to claim a first-place finish in the indoor season, winning the mile (5:12.97) at the Clemson Opener.
• Kirk Dawkins  placed second in the men's mile, recording the fastest time of any collegiate athlete in the field. 
• Nya Blocker (7.42) and Dajon Clark (6.72) finished second in their 60-meter finals.
• Additional podium finishes included Alesia Douglas (600 / 1:32.99) and the women's 4x4 (Nya Blocker, Madison Gordon, Lacie Deboskie, Alesia Douglas / 3:49.02). 

 
NCAA Standings
Florida A&M made a statement at the Clemson Opener, with seven podium finishes and an event victory, and several Rattlers positioning themselves in the "Top 50" of the NCAA Division I Indoor Qualifying List.

60 Meters 
Dajon Clark | 6.71 | 27th NCAA / 1st SWAC
Nya Blocker | 7.42 | 36th NCAA / 1st SWAC

200 Meters
Kennith Martin | 21.46 | 32nd NCAA / 2nd SWAC
Arayana Ladson | 24.40 | 48th NCAA / 3rd SWAC
 
4x400 Relay
Rancesson Grace, Kennith Martin, William Shelton, Norman Mukwada | 3:14.02 | 33rd NCAA / 3rd SWAC

SWAC Standings
The following Rattlers are ranked "Top 3" on the 2025 SWAC Indoor Performance List: 
 
60 Meters
Dajon Clark | 6.71 | 1st SWAC
Nya Blocker | 7.42 | 1st SWAC
Arayana Ladson | 7.60 | 3rd SWAC
 
200 Meters 
Kennith Martin | 21.46 | 2nd SWAC
Arayana Ladson | 24.40 | 3rd SWAC
 
400 Meters
Justice Crawford | 48.77 | 2nd SWAC
Kwame Smith | 48.96 | 3rd SWAC
 
Mile 
Kirk Dawkins | 4:26.10 | 2nd SWAC
Tara Bert | 5:12.97 | 2nd SWAC
 
3000 Meters
Tara Bert | 10:40.31 | 3rd SWAC

4x400
Nya Blocker, Madison Gordon, Lacie Debsokie, Alesia Douglas | 3:49.02 | 1st SWAC
Rancesson Grace, Kennith Martin, William Shelton, Norman Mukwada | 3:14.02 | 3rd SWAC
 
Long Jump
Jade-Ann Smith | 5.54m (18' 2.25") | 1st SWAC
Dajon Clark | 7.15m (23' 6") | 2nd SWAC
 
Triple Jump
Jade-Ann Smith | 11.98m (39' 3.75") | 2nd


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