Chicago State track and field athletes excelled at the Tennessee Invite, earning multiple accolades. Freshman Faustin Kaseba has been named NEC Men's Rookie of the Week and Prime Performer following a personal best of 14.39 in the 110-meter hurdles. Graduate Katherine Thornton and freshman Makiyah Brewton also earned Prime Performer honors for their strong performances, with Thornton achieving impressive personal records in both hurdle events and Brewton leading the conference in the long jump.

By the Numbers
  • Faustin Kaseba ran 14.39 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles, setting a personal best.
  • Katherine Thornton finished ninth in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.18 seconds and 12th in the 400-meter hurdles at 1:02.00.
  • Makiyah Brewton achieved a long jump of 6.00 meters, just three centimeters shy of the school record.
State of Play
  • The Chicago State men's and women's track teams are demonstrating strong competitive performances this season.
  • The Cougars are gearing up for the Indiana State Gibson Invitational from April 16-18.
What's Next

The teams will compete in the Indiana State Gibson Invitational, aiming to build on their recent performances and secure more conference titles.

Bottom Line

Chicago State's track athletes are showing impressive potential, with Kaseba, Thornton, and Brewton positioning themselves for success as the season progresses, potentially leading to a sweep of conference honors.