HAMPTON, Va. (Jan. 25, 2024) – The men's and women's track & field teams are preparing to compete at the Penn State National on Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27. It will feature a field of more than 35 teams across the East Coast and the Midwest.

The Pirates will kickoff action on Friday at 11:45 a.m, beginning with the men's pentathlon. The men's heptathlon also starts Saturday's event with the 60m hurdles at 10:00 a.m. The full schedule is available here.

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Last Week at the Brant Tolsma Invitational

Junior Anissa Bernard, sophomores Emmani Shaw, Carson Moore, freshmen Nina Pitt, and Danielle James competed in the women's pentathlon. Floyd Tucker participated in the men's heptathlon.

Pentathlon

Emmani Shaw placed fourth in the pentathlon, finishing with a total of 3,326 points. She achieved career-highs in both the 60m hurdles (fifth, 9.07) and then the high jump in which she grabbed first (1.76m). Anissa Bernard crossed the finish line first in the 60m hurdles (8.81) and ended the day in 13th (2,827 points).

"I believe our athletes who participated in the Pentathlon and Heptathlon this weekend put forth a great effort and competed hard," said Coach Eric Smalls. "The multi-events are not easy and take a lot of mental fortitude. Emmani Shaw finished fourth in her first ever pentathlon and set two personal bests. We look forward to what she can do as she gets more experience in the event."

Danielle James ended the day in 17th (2,687 points), followed by Carson Moore in 23nd (2,438) and Nina Pitt in 25th (2,388).

Heptathlon

Sophomore Floyd Tucker finished eighth overall in the heptathlon with 4,069 points. In the pole vault, Tucker tied for third at 4.25m. He earned fourth in the 60m with a time of 7.37.