WASHINGTON (April 6, 2024) – Howard University men's track & field team finished runner-up in the annual Bison Classic, co-hosted by HU and Gallaudet University, where they tallied 60 points on Senior Day.
 
Overall, the Bison had five first-place finishes.
 
On the track, senior Ezekiel Hawkins (Lithonia, Ga.) won the 110-meter hurdles with a 14.60 mark. Fifth-year Bison Darian Clyburn (Louisville, Ky.) and junior Amon-Ra Watkins (Bronx, N.Y.) also competed in the event, earning second (14.61) and fourth (15.72), respectively.
 
Sophomore Kobe Hutson (Bridgetown, Barbados) took home gold in the 800-meter run, clocking in at 1:56.50. Junior Marsellis Davis (Columbus, Ohio) also took part, taking fourth overall (1:58.69).
 
In the field, juniors Sean Wray (Stafford, Va.) and Eric Brown II (Raleigh, N.C.) represented Bison Nation in the long jump, placing first (6.75 meters) and second (6.66 meters), respectively.
 
Graduate Danree Delancey (Bethel Towns, Westmoreland) grabbed first in the shot put (15.90 meters) while second-year Bison Andre Prince (Windsor, Conn.) claimed the top spot in the hammer (48.74 meters).
 
McDaniel College won the 2024 Bison Classic, edging out HU by nine points.
 
During the meet, Howard Director of Track & Field David Oliver and the program recognized 11 Bison for their hard work and dedication, including Clyburn, Noah Langford (Portsmouth, Va.) and Ja'Leak Perry (Atlanta) and manager JahNiyah Thomas.
 
The Bison will travel to Gainesville, Fla., for the Tom Jones Invitational, hosted by Florida (April 12-13).
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.