The University at Albany men's track and field team secured victory at the Cornell Invite on Saturday, edging out the host team by four points. With 155 points, the Great Danes claimed first place ahead of Cornell's 151. The win featured strong individual performances and multiple top finishes.
The University at Albany Great Danes triumphed at the Cornell Invite held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, finishing with 155 points to narrowly defeat host Cornell, who scored 151. Queen's University placed third with 43 points, followed by Colgate (18), Syracuse (14), and Binghamton (8).
Mid-year transfer Jacob Smith shone in the 800m, taking first place with a time of 1:49.62 on a flat track, marking the fourth-best in program history. Adjusted for the banked indoor track, his time of 1:48.08 ranks him 19th nationally. In the Northeast regional rankings, Smith holds second in the 800m, while teammate Kenan Grant is 15th in the 200m and Nick Sealey 11th in the 400m.
The team achieved seven first-place finishes: Tooni Ogunyeye in the 60m, Kenan Grant in the 200m, Nick Sealey in the 400m, Jacob Smith in the 800m, the UAlbany 'A' relay in the 4x400m, Zhi Luncheon-Lowrie in the high jump, and Leonard Durau in the triple jump. Overall, 17 athletes recorded top-three marks, highlighting the depth of the squad.
This victory underscores UAlbany's competitive form early in the indoor season, building on individual improvements and team cohesion.
