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Tennesseee State Flying Tigers perform well at meet

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 Staff

Courtesy of Tennessee State Athleticcs ATHENS, Ga. – The Tennessee State men’s track and field team recently competed in a thrilling two-day meet at the University of Georgia, showcasing their talent and determination on the track against tough competition. The results were impressive, with several standout performances. In the men’s 100 meters, Anthony Ward finished in fourth place with a time of 10.97 seconds, while junior Amari Jelks followed closely behind in fifth place with a time of 11.05 seconds. Keandric Verge, also a junior, finished in eighth place with a time of 11.24 seconds. The…

Flying Tigers put boots to hind parts in Ed Temple Classic

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Staff

Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE- The Tennessee State University Flying Tiger men’s track team controlled the field events early to help take an overwhelming victory in the 24th Annual Ed Temple Classic at the Wilma Rudolph Indoor Facility. The Flying Tigers tallied 111 points, with the second-place Cumberland University Phoenix scoring 23. Jon’Terio Horton spearheaded the route, winning the first event, the high jump clearing the bar at 6’1.5. TSU then earned nine more points finishing second (Anthony Ward 23’4.75), third Keandric Verge 23’3.5), and fourth (Christian White(23’3.25) in the long jump.…