Pitt State Track and Field Dominates at 2026 PSU Tune-Up Meet
Pittsburg State University (Pitt State) recently hosted the 2026 PSU Tune-Up meet in their newly constructed outdoor track facility, marking a significant milestone for the university’s athletics program. The event attracted over 650 athletes from various colleges and universities across the country, including Missouri Southern, Crowder, and Cottey College. The competition showcased impressive performances from both Pitt State and Missouri Southern teams, with Pitt State emerging as the clear leader.
Before the meet, the rankings reflected the strength of the teams. The Pitt State men’s team was ranked No. 3, while the women’s team was ranked No. 2. Missouri Southern’s men’s squad was ranked No. 10, and the women’s team was ranked No. 4. These rankings set high expectations for the competition, which was met with exceptional performances throughout the day.
Key Highlights from the Meet
Men Javelin Throw
Pitt State dominated the men’s javelin throw, sweeping the top three spots. Trace Hanchett led the way with a throw of 63.77 meters, followed by Maddox Johnson with 62.76 meters, and Gannon Marquardt with 60.65 meters.
Women Long Jump
Brooklyn Baker of Pitt State secured first place in the women’s long jump with a jump of 6.16 meters, showcasing her agility and power.
Women Javelin Throw
The women’s javelin throw also saw Pitt State take the top three positions. Alycia Cosens claimed first with a throw of 46.96 meters, followed by Madi Olds and Maggie Salsbury.
Men Long Jump
Missouri Southern’s Donovyn Fowler placed second with a jump of 7.33 meters, while Drew Beachler took third with a jump of 7.25 meters.
Women Hammer Throw
Missouri Southern’s Briar Gillum set a new program record with a throw of 61.45 meters, securing first place. Dailynn VanDeren came in second with a throw of 60.50 meters.
Women Pole Vault
Isabelle Peters of Pitt State took second place with a vault of 4.13 meters, while Breanna Peters secured third with a vault of 4.03 meters.
Men High Jump
Xavier Byers of Pitt State placed second with a jump of 2.11 meters, demonstrating his vertical leap.
Women Triple Jump
Alexa Binkley of Pitt State took second place with a jump of 12.17 meters, highlighting her explosive power.
Women Discus Throw
Briar Gillum of Missouri Southern placed second with a throw of 50.04 meters.
Men Hammer Throw
Jack Haukap of Pitt State won first place with a throw of 69.30 meters. Missouri Southern’s Gabe Ford and Isaiah Waller took second and third, respectively.
Men Triple Jump
Pitt State swept the top three spots in the men’s triple jump. Isaiah Webster led with a jump of 15.13 meters, followed by Antwan Dawson and TyQuarious Ivy.
Women High Jump
Bethany Umbarger of Pitt State won first place with a jump of 1.77 meters, while Jazmine Williamson secured second with a jump of 1.74 meters. Avery Lawhorn of Missouri Southern took third with a jump of 1.65 meters.
Men Pole Vault
Grayson Smith of Pitt State set a new school record with a vault of 5.50 meters, securing first place. Britton Gage took second with a vault of 5.13 meters, while Zeke Galvicius of Missouri Southern placed third with a vault of 5.03 meters.
Men Discus Throw
Jamale Williams of Missouri Southern won first place with a throw of 59.86 meters, setting a new program record.
Women Shot Put
Dailynn VanDeren of Missouri Southern won first place with a throw of 16.72 meters, another program record. Abby Lasiter of Pitt State took third with a throw of 13.67 meters.
Men Shot Put
Cedric Pearson of Missouri Southern won first place with a throw of 19.09 meters, while Jamale Williams took third with a throw of 18.05 meters.
Running Events
Men 5000 Meter Run
Liam Kirkpatrick of Pitt State won first place with a time of 15:32.63.
Men 3000 Meter Steeplechase
Jason Swartzlander of Pitt State secured second place with a time of 9:36.90.
Women 3000 Meter Steeplechase
Madalenn Fee of Cottey College won first place with a time of 11:21.11.
Women 4 x 100 Meter Relay
Pitt State’s relay team of Isabel Abdouch, Kiara Brown, Nikole Cozort, and Blakelee Winn won first place with a time of 45.88 seconds.
Men 1500 Meter Run
Dylan Sprecker of Pitt State won first place with a time of 3:45.70, while Houston McGown secured second with a time of 3:59.68.
Women 1500 Meter Run
Kelsey Bruening of Pitt State won first place with a time of 4:37.86, while Lorna Rae Pierce secured second with a time of 4:38.77.
Women 400 Meter Dash
Mikah Edwards of Pitt State won first place with a time of 55.26 seconds. Morgan Pork of Missouri Southern took third with a time of 55.40 seconds.
Women 800 Meter Run
Joliette Johnson of Cottey College took third with a time of 2:24.46.
Men 110 Meter Hurdles
Na’Koriyon James of Pitt State secured second place with a time of 13.70 seconds.
Women 100 Meter Hurdles
Zyra Shivers of Pitt State won first place with a time of 13.30 seconds, while McKinlee Walker took third with a time of 13.69 seconds.
Men 100 Meter Dash
Ilias Garcia of Pitt State won first place with a time of 10.21 seconds, while Xavier Carmichael took third with a time of 10.62 seconds.
Women 100 Meter Dash
Kiara Brown of Pitt State won first place with a time of 11.69 seconds.
Women 400 Meter Hurdles
Jakayla Morgan of Pitt State won first place with a time of 1:03.32.
Men 200 Meter Dash
Kemarri Stewart of Pitt State took third with a time of 21.02 seconds.
Women 200 Meter Dash
Kiara Brown of Pitt State secured second place with a time of 23.89 seconds.
Men 800 Meter Run Invite
Eli Gilmore of Pitt State won first place with a time of 1:50.13, while Caden Uthe took third with a time of 1:51.81. Kelton Sorrell of Missouri Southern secured second with a time of 1:50.66.
Women 800 Meter Run Invite
Eliz White of Pitt State secured second place with a time of 2:20.21.
Men 4×400 Meter Relay
Pitt State’s relay team of Xavier Carmichael, Woyn Chatman, Logan Davis, and Nate Watson won first place with a time of 3:08:34.
Women 4×400 Meter Relay
Pitt State’s relay team of Isabel Abdouch, Kiara Brown, Nikole Cozort, and Mikah Edwards won first place with a time of 3:44.04. Missouri Southern’s team of Ella Fosse, Claire Cole, Morgan Pork, and Anna Cantrell took third with a time of 3:57.10.
