BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Jackson State track and field wrapped up the first half of the weekend on Friday in Birmingham with a strong showing at the UAB Blazer Invitational.

Sedgwrick Pitts Jr. headlined three new personal bests for the Tigers, winning the 200m dash with a time of 21.14. Pitts' time is now fourth in HBCU rankings, ninth in Division 1 rankings, and 11th in NCAA rankings.

Ronald Huddleston recorded a personal best in the 60m dash, clocking in at 6.79. His time placed ninth in HBCU rankings and in the top 50 for all Division 1. Jordan Robinson also set a personal record for the 60m dash with a 7.22.

Graduate transfer Kaiden Berry immediately made his presence known for the Tigers by placing third in shot put, throwing a distance of 16.75m in his first time as a Tiger. Godfrey Kimutai came in third place in the men's 3k with a time of 9:08.11.

On the women's side, seniors Xhamani Thompson and Amara Hawkins-Quinones both placed in the top five in the 500m and 600m races, respectively.

Overall, the Tigers achieved nine top-five finishes across all events.

Jackson State closes the weekend at the UAB Vulcan Invite on Saturday, with events scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

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