WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. –
Hayleigh Bryant from the Winston-Salem State University women's outdoor track and field team has qualified for the 2024 NCAA Division II Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas.
Bryant qualified in the 200m dash and will participate in that race May 23-25 on the campus of Emporia State University.
Bryant, a freshman from Greensboro, North Carolina qualified with an NCAA divisional time of 23.66 at the Dani Palooza Last Chance meet hosted by High Point University on May 12th. Bryant and the Rams found out she officially qualified via a press release on NCAA.com.
"Hard work pays off," said head coach
Antonio Wells. "We are proud of Hayleigh and all she already accomplished, and we look forward to representing the Rams in Kansas."
The last student-athlete who qualified for Nationals was Cierra Thompson (Pridgen) in the Winter of 2020. Pridgen is the current assistant track coach for WSSU.
A total of 377 student-athletes per gender qualified based on regular-season performances. Qualifying marks from Thursday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, May 12 were taken into consideration.
More info:
The national committee selected student-athletes from the declared descending-order list to fill the fields
Minimum field sizes
20 for individual events
16 for combined events
14 for relays
Maximum field sizes
24 for individual events,
18 for relays
16 for combined events
The deadline for scratches will be 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 18
Heat and flight information will be posted online on Tuesday, May 21.
Bryant, who was named the CIAA Indoor Women's Track Athlete of the Year is scheduled to compete in the preliminary round on Friday, May 24 around 5:45 p.m.
For additional information, regarding the Rams track and field program visit the Official Website of WSSU Athletics at www.WSSURAMS.com.
About Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem State University fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character needed to transform the world. Rooted in liberal education, WSSU's curriculum prepares students to be thought leaders who have the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1892, WSSU is a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina with a rich tradition of contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of North Carolina, the region, and beyond. Guided by the motto, "Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve," WSSU develops leaders who advance social justice by serving the world with compassion and commitment. For more information, visit www.wssu.edu.
