Eagles Open Outdoor Season with Record-Breaking Day at UCF
3/20/2026 10:02:00 PM | Track & Field/XC
ORLANDO, FLA. – The Georgia Southern Eagles opened the 2026 outdoor season in strong fashion, turning in a record-setting Day One at the Black and Gold Challenge, hosted by UCF.
The Eagles tallied multiple program all-time marks and a pair of personal bests to kick off the meet.
In the field events, Trin Lavant (5.72m) and Kennedy Hood (6.20m) each delivered lifetime all-conditions bests in the long jump, highlighting a productive start for the jumps group.
A trio of freshmen made their outdoor collegiate debuts, with Zhai Holmes clocking a 1:08.81 in the 400m hurdles. Elizabeth Stamey and Katie Casto competed in the 2000m steeplechase, posting times of 7:16.43 and 7:47.71, respectively.
Georgia Southern's distance squad closed out the day with a standout performance.
In the 5K, Tristen Crosby, Hannah Douglas, and Lauren Voutour set the tone, with Douglas and Crosby each etching their names into the program's top-10 list. Douglas' time of 18:05.01 ranks No. 3 all-time, while Crosby's 18:17.61 sits at No. 4.
Capping the night, newcomer Jessie Schroeder delivered a historic performance in the 10K, breaking the school record with a time of 36:36.55 in her outdoor debut.
The Eagles tallied multiple program all-time marks and a pair of personal bests to kick off the meet.
In the field events, Trin Lavant (5.72m) and Kennedy Hood (6.20m) each delivered lifetime all-conditions bests in the long jump, highlighting a productive start for the jumps group.
A trio of freshmen made their outdoor collegiate debuts, with Zhai Holmes clocking a 1:08.81 in the 400m hurdles. Elizabeth Stamey and Katie Casto competed in the 2000m steeplechase, posting times of 7:16.43 and 7:47.71, respectively.
Georgia Southern's distance squad closed out the day with a standout performance.
In the 5K, Tristen Crosby, Hannah Douglas, and Lauren Voutour set the tone, with Douglas and Crosby each etching their names into the program's top-10 list. Douglas' time of 18:05.01 ranks No. 3 all-time, while Crosby's 18:17.61 sits at No. 4.
Capping the night, newcomer Jessie Schroeder delivered a historic performance in the 10K, breaking the school record with a time of 36:36.55 in her outdoor debut.
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