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Men’s Track and Field Ranked No. 8 In Latest USTFCCCA TFRI
April 09, 2024 | Track & Field
STARKVILLE – After another successful weekend of competition, Mississippi State's men's track and field team checked in at No. 8 nationally in the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Ratings Index on Tuesday. It marks the third-consecutive week that the Bulldogs appeared in the top 10. It is the first time since 2018 that MSU has opened the outdoor season with three straight top-10 rankings.
MSU features one national leader in freshman Jordan Ware (200m – 20.18w) who is a two-time SEC Runner of the Week this season. In addition, the Bulldogs boast two national top-five marks and five top-10 marks. State is also highlighted by two top-five ranked event squads with a total of three in the top 10. Ware also leads the No. 5 ranked 200m event squad that includes seniors Shamar Rose, Sema'J Daniels and junior Keldrick Turner Jr.
The Javelin men own the No. 3 in the event squad rankings for the second-consecutive week. The squad, featuring seniors Remi Rougetet and Franck Di Sanza, sophomore Lewis Barber and freshman Sam Fisher boasts an average distance of 62.67m (205-7) that ranks second in the SEC. Rougetet, who ranks No. 6 nationally, leads the group with a mark of 75.40m (247-4.0).
The 400m hurdle event squad is No. 7 nationally for second week in a row. The group featuring junior AJ Hale, sophomores Christion Barker and Samuel Smith and freshman Dominick Lawshea ranks second in the SEC with an average time of 53.14. Hale leads the squad with a time of 50.83.
The Bulldogs will split for two meets this weekend with multis and distance going to the Bryan Clay Invitational hosted by Azusa Pacific while the remaining members going to the Tom Jones Invitational hosted by the University of Florida.
Top 10 National Rankings
No. 1 – Jordan Ware– 200m – 20.18w
No. 2 – Tyrese Reid – 800m – 1:45.76
No. 8. – Roury McCloyen – Shot Put – 19.29m (63-3.5)
No. 6 – Remi Rougetet– Javelin – 75.40m (247- 04.0)#
No. 8 – 4x400m – 3:03.29
(#) – Indicates mark or time was set last week
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MSU features one national leader in freshman Jordan Ware (200m – 20.18w) who is a two-time SEC Runner of the Week this season. In addition, the Bulldogs boast two national top-five marks and five top-10 marks. State is also highlighted by two top-five ranked event squads with a total of three in the top 10. Ware also leads the No. 5 ranked 200m event squad that includes seniors Shamar Rose, Sema'J Daniels and junior Keldrick Turner Jr.
The Javelin men own the No. 3 in the event squad rankings for the second-consecutive week. The squad, featuring seniors Remi Rougetet and Franck Di Sanza, sophomore Lewis Barber and freshman Sam Fisher boasts an average distance of 62.67m (205-7) that ranks second in the SEC. Rougetet, who ranks No. 6 nationally, leads the group with a mark of 75.40m (247-4.0).
The 400m hurdle event squad is No. 7 nationally for second week in a row. The group featuring junior AJ Hale, sophomores Christion Barker and Samuel Smith and freshman Dominick Lawshea ranks second in the SEC with an average time of 53.14. Hale leads the squad with a time of 50.83.
The Bulldogs will split for two meets this weekend with multis and distance going to the Bryan Clay Invitational hosted by Azusa Pacific while the remaining members going to the Tom Jones Invitational hosted by the University of Florida.
Top 10 National Rankings
No. 1 – Jordan Ware– 200m – 20.18w
No. 2 – Tyrese Reid – 800m – 1:45.76
No. 8. – Roury McCloyen – Shot Put – 19.29m (63-3.5)
No. 6 – Remi Rougetet– Javelin – 75.40m (247- 04.0)#
No. 8 – 4x400m – 3:03.29
(#) – Indicates mark or time was set last week
For the most up-to-date information on Mississippi State Cross Country and Track & Field, follow "HailStateTF" on X/Twitter , like them on Facebook and join them on Instagram.
– HailState.com –
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