LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Chicago State men's track & field opened competition at the UL Lenny Lyles Indoor Meet with strong performances across a handful of event between sprints, relays, and field events. The Cougars' top finish of the day came in the men's Distance Medley Relay, where Chicago State placed second overall with a time of 10:42.76, showcasing depth and teamwork on the track.
In the sprints, Nasir Ali led the way with a sixth-place finish in the men's 400 meters, clocking 49.42, while Clifton Martin added a 15th-place result in the same event. Chicago State also saw multiple competitors in the men's 200 meters, highlighted by Eric Sanchez, who placed 22nd in a deep C Division field.
In the field events, the Cougars were represented in the men's long jump, where Xavier Beatty recorded a mark of 6.93 meters to finish 16th, followed closely by Eric Sanchez, who placed 19th with a jump of 6.81 meters.
Chicago State Friday Results
Men's 200 Meters (C Division)
Eric Sanchez – 22.26, 22nd place
Carlton Montgomery – 22.81, 42nd place
Praxton Robinson – 23.19, 54th place
Men's 400 Meters (C Division)
Nasir Ali – 49.42, 6th place
Clifton Martin – 50.44, 15th place
Men's 400 Meters (Open Section)
Praxton Robinson – 55.94, 39th place
Men's Distance Medley Relay (4000m, Open)
Chicago State (Jacob Draaisma, Dean Solomon, Dennis Kirui, Collins Kuyo) – 10:42.76, 2nd place
Men's Long Jump (Open – Outside Runway)
Xavier Beatty – 6.93 m, 16th place
Eric Sanchez  – 6.81 m, 19th place
Men's Weight Throw (Open)
Joshua Keaton - 13.17m, 46th place
UP NEXT
The Cougars return to the track tomorrow January 31, with the second day of the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational with events resuming at 9:00 AM (CT).Â
