Freshman Jeryco Sheppherd of Morgan State has been named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Men's Field Athlete of the Week after a strong showing at the Dalton Ebanks Invitational. Competing at George Mason Stadium, Sheppherd achieved a 4.60m pole vault, placing fifth and ranking first among HBCUs, and tied for second in the high jump with a personal best of 2.00m. This is Sheppherd's second recognition this season, following his earlier performance at the Darius Dixon Meet. The Morgan State track teams will compete next at the Duke Invitational in Durham, N.C. from April 8鈥�11.

By the Numbers
  • Cleared 4.60m in pole vault, ranked No. 1 among HBCUs.
  • Tied for second place in high jump with a personal best of 2.00m.
Yes, But

While Sheppherd has shown exceptional talent and performance, competition in the MEAC may intensify as other athletes aim to dethrone his current standings in future meets.

State of Play
  • Sheppherd's recent performances position him as a standout in D1 track and field.
  • The Morgan State men's and women's teams are gearing up for the Duke Invitational this weekend.
What's Next

As the season progresses, Sheppherd's focus will be on maintaining his performance levels at the upcoming meets, particularly at the Duke Invitational, where further personal bests could enhance his ranking and recognition.

Bottom Line

Jeryco Sheppherd's accomplishments reflect his potential to be a key competitor in collegiate track and field, underscoring Morgan State's emergence in the sport among HBCUs.