COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a field packed with top competition, including host University of South Carolina, North Carolina Central University achieved eight top-20 performances at the Weems Baskin Outdoor Track & Field Invitational on Friday and Saturday, March 23-24.
 
NCCU sophomore Omega Smalls cleared 1.95 meters (6-feet, 4.75-inches) to place eighth in the men's high jump invitational. In the men's high jump open, freshman Marvin Jones finished third with a height of 1.93m (6' 4.0").
 
In the women's high jump open, freshman Bhrandi Crenshaw leaped 1.54m (5' 0.5") to place fourth. Crenshaw also placed fourth in the women's triple jump open with a distance of 11.82m (38' 9.5"), while sophomore Sharnea Brown finished 19th (10.77m).
 
On the track, NCCU freshman Jazire Notice posted the event's 11th-fastest time of 48.54 seconds in the men's 400-meter dash, while junior Bethany White ran 24.32 seconds in the women's 200-meter dash to place 17th, and freshman Gordon Lewis finished 20th in the men's 200m dash with a time of 21.57 seconds.
 
Up next, NCCU will compete at High Point University on March 29-30.
 
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NCCU Top-20 Performances at Weems Baskin Invitational (March 23-24, 2018)
 
Women's 200m Dash
Bethany White (17th) 24.32
 
Women's High Jump (Open)
Bhrandi Crenshaw (4th) 1.54m (5'0.5")
 
Women's Triple Jump (Open)
Bhrandi Crenshaw (4th) 11.82m (38'9.5")
Sharnea Brown (19th) 10.77m (35'4.0")
 
Men's 200m Dash
Gordon Lewis (20th) 21.57
 
Men's 400m Dash
Jazire Notice (11th) 48.54
 
Men's High Jump (Open)
Marvin Jones (3rd) 1.93m (6'4.0")
 
Men's High Jump (Invitational)
Omega Smalls (8th) 1.95m (6'4.75")
 
Complete Results