Morgan State University's men's and women's indoor track and field teams both placed sixth at the 2026 MEAC Indoor Championships. The Bears earned multiple medals and personal bests despite facing strong competition. The season highlighted progress among younger athletes and set a foundation for the outdoor campaign.
The Morgan State University women's indoor track and field team finished sixth at the 2026 MEAC Indoor Championships with 54 points, competing against champions Howard, Norfolk State, and North Carolina Central. Key performances included Terry-Ann Thompson's silver medal in the weight throw at 16.08m, Keira Stewart's bronze in the long jump at 5.67m, and Raven Johnson's bronze in the pole vault at 3.00m. The 4x400m relay team of Janiya Glass, Natalia Eastman, Aleisha Robinson, and Keira Stewart secured bronze with a season-best time of 3:50.60. Jayla-Shae Wright placed sixth in the multi-event with 3,081 points and earned silver in the shot put segment. Jatavia Robinson advanced to finals in the 60m and 200m with personal-best times, while Natalia Eastman and Crystal Coke achieved season-best marks in the 800m and 5000m, respectively. Sophomores and freshmen contributed across hurdles, sprints, and field events, with multiple personal bests signaling development.
The men's team also ended sixth with 69 points at the championships in an unspecified location. The season began at the Penn Opener in Philadelphia, followed by a second-place finish at the Penn Select. Standout results included sophomore Samuel Skinner's 1:50.02 in the 800m, ranking among top HBCU times, and a Distance Medley Relay victory at 10:03.39. At the MEAC meet, freshman Jeryco Sheppard won the pole vault with a personal-best 4.66m, setting a school record and ranking among top HBCU vaulters; he also finished top-five in the heptathlon. Demond Smith took second in the weight throw with a 16.37m personal best, and Caleb Mincey earned bronze in the mile at 4:12.20. Sheppard received First Team All-MEAC honors, while Smith earned Second Team recognition. Several athletes posted strong finals appearances in the 400m, 800m, and relays.
Both teams demonstrated resilience and versatility, with relay and field events providing podium moments. The indoor season's growth, particularly among freshmen and sophomores, builds momentum for the 2026 outdoor season and potential NCAA qualifiers.
