The men's track and field team is currently tied for fourth place as they compete in the SWAC Outdoor Championships in Baton Rouge, LA.

As of Day 2 of the three-day event, several Panthers athletes have delivered noteworthy performances. Christion Derrick led the charge by qualifying for the finals in the 400m with a commendable time of 46.43 seconds. Additionally, Kejun Wilson contributed to the team's score by securing eighth place in the 3000m steeplechase with a time of 10:46.72.

In field events, Kaiden Berry clinched a victory in the shot put, marking a notable throw of 16.34 meters. Damion Phillips also made significant contributions across multiple disciplines in the decathlon. Phillips finished third overall with a total of 6258 points, and showed strong performances in various events including first place finishes in the high jump, discus, and pole vault.

The championships conclude tomorrow with the third and final day of competition. Fans and followers can access live results and additional meet details online at swac.org.