FSU Women Post Big Marks at HBCU Showcase in New York

January 25, 2026 Emma Walker – News Editor News

Fayetteville State Women’s ​Track & Field Strong Performance at HBCU Showcase

Here’s a summary ‍of the fayetteville ⁣State⁤ women’s indoor track & ⁣field team’s performance at the HBCU Showcase by Nike Running in New York:

Overall: the⁣ Broncos had⁢ a successful day with top-three finishes, new program rankings, and season-best marks against a competitive field of HBCU and ‌Division II teams.

Key Highlights:

* Faith kiplimo: Finished 3rd ⁢in the women’s mile (5:08.34).
* Sheree Wright: Finished 2nd ‌in the high jump (1.63m / 5-04.25), achieving new HBCU and‍ Division II rankings.
* Malaysia Barber: ​ Placed 3rd in the unseeded 60m⁤ (7.93) and ran a season-best 26.13 in the‍ 200m (fastest among FSU athletes).
* Sierrah Matthews: Clocked a​ standout 58.34 in the 400m, earning new HBCU and ⁣DII rankings.
* Hurdles: Tanzania Washington⁣ (9.51)​ and Taniya Dickerson (9.61) advanced through preliminary rounds.
* Depth: Amaya Cummings and Ma’Ryah Hargrove showed strong performances in the sprint events,demonstrating early-season depth.

The team ‍showcased balance, depth,‌ and rising ​talent across various events.