CHICAGO (February 10, 2024) – Howard University women's track & field team put on a solid performance in its regular season finale, excelling at the Windy City Invitational, hosted by the University of Wisconsin. The two-day event (Feb. 9-10) took place at the Dr. Conrad Worrill Indoor Track & Field Facility.
 
Graduate Nyagoa Bayak (Westbrook, Mass.) grabbed the only victory in Chicago, winning the high jump at 1.79 meters.
 
On the track, graduates Cathrina Morris (Auburndale, Fla.) and Simone Watkins (Frisco, Texas) reached the 60-meter hurdles final, finishing second (8.34) and sixth (8.60), respectively.
 
Newcomer Aiyana Gray-Williams (Winston-Salem, N.C.) and sophomore Zoe Turner (Mableton, Ga.) competed in the 200-meter dash, earning third (24.29) and eighth (24.64), respectively.
 
Graduate Kailei Collins (Houston) made the 60-meter dash final with a 7.43 time. In the final round, the Houston native took sixth overall (7.44).
 
On Feb. 18-20, HU heads to Virginia Beach, Va., for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.