Morehead State's track and field teams enjoyed a record-breaking performance at the Lee Fast Break Invitational, highlighted by two school records. Sophomore Maryah Counts set a new 400-meter dash record of 56.97 seconds, breaking a 1975 record. Freshman Kalynn Pease also made history with her 200-meter dash time of 24.07 seconds, marking her fourth school record this year. The teams secured 14 all-time top-10 performances, as the women finished fifth and the men placed 14th out of 40 teams.

By the Numbers
  • 2 school records broken (Maryah Counts - 400m, Kalynn Pease - 200m)
  • 14 top-10 all-time performances by MSU athletes
Yes, But

Despite the exceptional results, some athletes, like Pease, expressed a desire for even better performances, reflecting the competitive mindset within the team.

State of Play
  • MSU athletes achieved 21 personal records and seven season's-best marks throughout the event.
  • Host Lee University won the team titles, with the men's team scoring 146 points and the women's team scoring 182 points.
What's Next

The Morehead State teams will compete next at the Lenny Lyles Invitational in Louisville on April 24-25, seeking to build on their recent momentum and achieve further personal and team milestones.

Bottom Line

The remarkable performances at the Fast Break Invitational signal a promising trajectory for Morehead State's track and field program with a mixture of record-setting success and determined athletes eager to push beyond existing limits.