South Carolina's Jaouad Khchina and Devan Crumpton have qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championship following impressive performances at the NCAA East Regional. Khchina secured his spot by finishing fifth in the 1500m quarterfinals with a time of 3:38.97, marking his first NCAA Championship qualification. Crumpton achieved a personal best of 44.83 in the men鈥檚 400m, placing seventh overall and claiming his first NCAA appearance. Jasauna Dennis also set a personal best in the 400m but fell short of qualification. The Gamecock women's team will continue to compete with 15 entries in nine events.

By the Numbers
  • Jaouad Khchina: 3:38.97 in the 1500m, finished fifth overall.
  • Devan Crumpton: 44.83 in the 400m, establishing a new personal best and ranking fourth in program history.
State of Play
  • The Gamecock women continue their NCAA East Regional competition with 15 entries across multiple events.
  • Tristen Harris and Jathiyah Muhammad have already qualified for the NCAA Championship, contributing to South Carolina鈥檚 representation.
What's Next

The NCAA Outdoor Championship is set for June 10-13 in Eugene, Oregon, where both Khchina and Crumpton will compete. The women鈥檚 team is expected to finalize their qualifications following forthcoming events.

Bottom Line

With strong performances at the East Regional, Khchina and Crumpton exemplify South Carolina's track prowess, laying the groundwork for a promising showing at the NCAA Championship. Their achievements reflect the team's competitive spirit as they head into the national stage.