https://nccueaglepride.com/rss.aspx?path=trackLatest news items for North Carolina Central University Athleticsen-us60https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-lucas-caps-memorable-nccu-career-at-ncaa-east-first-round.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/30/track-field-lucas-caps-memorable-nccu-career-at-ncaa-east-first-round.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Recent North Carolina Central graduate Tia Lucas closed out her collegiate career on the national stage at the NCAA Track and Field East First Round on Saturday afternoon at the UK Outdoor Track.]]>Tia Lucas 2026 Outdoor High JumpSat, 30 May 2026 18:14:00 EST911033https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/21/lucas-punches-ticket-to-ncaa-track-field-east-regional.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/21/lucas-punches-ticket-to-ncaa-track-field-east-regional.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – Tia Lucas of the North Carolina Central women's track and field team has qualified for the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field East First Round for the second consecutive year. The regional competition will be held May 27-30 at the University of Kentucky.]]>NCAA Track & Field East Regional 2026Thu, 21 May 2026 14:37:00 EST911029https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/16/track-field-eagles-record-best-ever-division-i-medal-haul-at-meac-outdoor-championships-alukunyang-wins-three-golds.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/16/track-field-eagles-record-best-ever-division-i-medal-haul-at-meac-outdoor-championships-alukunyang-wins-three-golds.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – North Carolina Central's men's and women's track and field teams recorded their highest point totals and medal count of the Division I era at the 2026 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, held May 14-16 at William "Dick" Price Stadium.]]>Aaron_Alukunyang - MEAC Outdoor Championships 2026Sat, 16 May 2026 20:01:00 EST911028https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/14/meac-announces-outdoor-track-field-all-academic-team-featuring-15-eagles.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/14/meac-announces-outdoor-track-field-all-academic-team-featuring-15-eagles.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced 15 North Carolina Central track & field student-athletes as members of its 2026 Outdoor Track and Field All-Academic Team ahead of the MEAC Outdoor Championships.]]>NCCU Track & FieldThu, 14 May 2026 11:55:00 EST911027https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/12/eagles-aim-for-strong-showing-at-2026-meac-outdoor-track-field-championships.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/12/eagles-aim-for-strong-showing-at-2026-meac-outdoor-track-field-championships.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – The North Carolina Central men's and women's track and field teams gear up for the 2026 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 14-16. The championships will take place at William "Dick" Price Stadium on the campus of Norfolk State.]]>MEAC 2026 Outdoor Track & Field Championships - PreviewTue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 EST911026https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eagles-excel-academically-with-record-apr-nine-teams-earn-perfect-scores.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/5/general-eagles-excel-academically-with-record-apr-nine-teams-earn-perfect-scores.aspxFootball, General, Men's Basketball, Men's Golf, Men's Tennis, Softball, Track & Field, Women's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Volleyball, Eagle Club, Athletics Department, Women's Golf

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central Athletics delivered a record-setting performance in the classroom, according to the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) report for the 2024-25 academic year released by the NCAA on Tuesday.]]>APR - Banner 2024-25Tue, 5 May 2026 17:40:00 EST411018https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/4/track-field-key-white-takes-third-in-triple-jump-as-eagles-post-eight-top-10-finishes.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/5/4/track-field-key-white-takes-third-in-triple-jump-as-eagles-post-eight-top-10-finishes.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

]]>2026 NC Central Track at VertKlasse Meeting (HPU) \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseyMon, 4 May 2026 13:06:00 EST911016https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/29/track-field-lucas-claims-meac-womens-field-athlete-of-the-week.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/29/track-field-lucas-claims-meac-womens-field-athlete-of-the-week.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – For the first time this outdoor season, Tia Lucas of North Carolina Central's women's track and field team has been named the MEAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week, announced by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference on Wednesday morning.]]>2026 NC Central Track at VertKlasse Meeting (HPU) \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseyWed, 29 Apr 2026 11:16:00 EST911009https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/25/track-field-tia-lucas-leads-eagles-wins-high-jump-championship-at-penn-relays.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/25/track-field-tia-lucas-leads-eagles-wins-high-jump-championship-at-penn-relays.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

PHILADELPHIA – North Carolina Central completed competition at the Penn Relays, held on April 23-25, with the Eagles competing in six events. Tia Lucas highlighted NCCU's trip to Franklin Field by winning the college women's high jump championship.]]>2026 NC Central Track (Aggie Invitational) \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseySat, 25 Apr 2026 19:45:00 EST911004https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/19/track-field-eagles-wrap-up-aggie-invitational-powered-by-distance-events.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/19/track-field-eagles-wrap-up-aggie-invitational-powered-by-distance-events.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina Central men's and women's track and field teams completed competition at the Aggie Invitational on April 17-18, earning several victories in distance events. Four Eagles returned to the Nest with individual wins.]]>2026 NC Central Track (Aggie Invitational) \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseySun, 19 Apr 2026 09:37:00 EST910989https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/12/track-field-amadi-paces-eagles-in-duke-invitational-showing.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/12/track-field-amadi-paces-eagles-in-duke-invitational-showing.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central's men's and women's track and field teams closed the weekend with seven top-10 finishes at the Duke Invitational, held April 10–11 at Morris Williams Stadium. Zion Amadi led the Eagles with three top-five finishes.]]>2026 NC Central Track at VertKlasse Meeting (HPU) \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseySun, 12 Apr 2026 11:13:00 EST910977https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/8/track-field-alukunyang-races-to-weekly-meac-recognition.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/8/track-field-alukunyang-races-to-weekly-meac-recognition.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

NORFOLK, Va. – In his collegiate debut, Aaron Alukunyang of North Carolina Central's men's track and field team earned MEAC Men's Track Athlete of the Week honors, announced by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference on Wednesday afternoon.]]>Alukunyang_Aaron - MEAC WeeklyWed, 8 Apr 2026 13:04:00 EST910968https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/3/track-field-eagles-capture-six-wins-at-vertklasse-sutton-leads-with-two.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/4/3/track-field-eagles-capture-six-wins-at-vertklasse-sutton-leads-with-two.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

HIGH POINT, N.C. – At the VertKlasse Meeting hosted by High Point on April 2-3, the North Carolina Central men's and women's track and field teams combined for six first-place finishes at Vert Stadium.]]>2026 NC Central Track at VertKlasse Meeting (HPU) \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseyFri, 3 Apr 2026 23:30:00 EST910959https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/28/track-field-nccu-clocks-top-10-finish-in-mens-4x400-at-raleigh-relays.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/28/track-field-nccu-clocks-top-10-finish-in-mens-4x400-at-raleigh-relays.aspxTrack & Field, Eagle Club

RALEIGH, N.C. – In its second outdoor meet of the season, North Carolina Central's men's and women's track and field teams recorded seven top-20 finishes at Raleigh Relays, held March 26-28 at the Paul Derr Track.]]>2026 NC Central Track at Raleigh Relays \ www.nccueaglepride.com - Photo by: Kevin L. DorseySat, 28 Mar 2026 22:07:00 EST910946https://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/17/cross-country-jacksons-impact-on-and-off-the-track-earns-her-5k-scholarship.aspxhttps://nccueaglepride.com/news/2026/3/17/cross-country-jacksons-impact-on-and-off-the-track-earns-her-5k-scholarship.aspxCross Country, Track & Field, Eagle Club

DURHAM, N.C. – Laila Jackson, a North Carolina Central standout in track & field and cross country, is no stranger to success – both on and off the track.]]>Laila Jackson's Scholarship Photo II 2026Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 EST210921