FSU athletes take MVP honors at ACC track meet
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BOSTON – The Florida State men’s team finished second with 84 points at the ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships on the Track at New Balance.
Jeremiah Davis was named the Men’s Field MVP after scoring 20 points, while Dajaz DeFrand was named the Women’s MVP behind a total of 18 points.
After repeating as the long jump champion on Friday, Davis also accomplished the meet record in the triple jump at 16.66 meters on Saturday.
DeFrand placed second in the 60-meter race in 7.23. The sophomore standout captured the ACC title in the 200 meter race, finishing in a time of 23.16, marking the fifth time in seven years that FSU has won the event.
Kyvon Tatham finished fourth in the men’s triple jump at 15.63 meters, followed by Laquan Ellis in eighth place with a lifetime best of 15.15 meters.
Tyson Williams placed fourth in the 60-meter hurdles, clocking his best time at 7.88.
British Wilkerson stamped third place in the 400-meter race, posting a time of 46.81. Sean Watkins followed in eighth at 47.63.
Neo Mosebi finished third in the 60-meter race, running his personal best at 6.60. Tyler Azacno chased Mosebi, finishing in third with a new lifetime best of 6.64.
David Mullarkey earned second place in the 3,000, picking up eight points for the Noles with a time of 7:54.23
“The men had a really good meet,” said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. “We had a couple tough breaks that might have secured the win, but that’s the nature of the sport.”
The Seminoles claimed four All-ACC spots in the women’s 60 meters. Shenese Walker took the title with a lifetime best and fifth-fastest in school history at 7.20
In addition to Walker, two other FSU athletes scored points towards the team total. Kaniyah Johnson placed fifth (7.37) ahead of Liana Tyson (7.38) in sixth.
Walker earned a silver medal in the 200-meter race, running her best time of 23.30.
Suus Altorf battled to a silver medal (4:39.33) in the one mile.
Tyra Wilson, Johnson, Ava Klein and Jaden Franics rallied five team points in the 4×400 relay with a time of 3:41.12.
“The ladies were strong and just missed the top three as a team,” Braman said. “We can be in the hunt for the win for the outdoor season if we keep improving.”
The Noles will return to Boston for the NCAA Championship March 8-9.
