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Yahnari Lyons
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Men's Track and Field Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information

Bison Trio Lead Track & Field in a Pair of Meets

Armstrong, Lyons reset school benchmarks

CLEMSON, S.C. & PHILADELPHIA (January 31, 2026) – Howard University men's and women's track & field program continued its indoor season with meets at the Penn Invitational (Jan. 30), hosted by the Quakers, and the Bob Pollock Invitational (Jan. 30-31), hosted by the Clemson Tigers.   
 
BOB POLLOCK INVITATIONAL
 
On the women's side, junior sprinter Yahnari Lyons (Hampton, Ga.) finished fourth overall in the 200-meter dash with a new school record (23.43).
 
In the field, senior Kelis Armstrong (Plano, Texas) placed runner-up in the triple jump after resetting the program benchmark (12.74 meters).
 
For the men, reigning MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) Field Athlete of the Week fifth-year Bison Sean Wray (Stafford, Va.) took seventh (14.65 meters) and ninth (7.13 meters), respectively, in the triple jump and long jump.
 
On the track, rookie Armond Boulware (Chicago) competed in the 200-meter dash, clocking in at 21.68.
 
PENN INVITATIONAL
 
In Philly (Philadelphia), senior Justin Watterson (Las Vegas) won the 60-meter hurdles with an 8.02 time.
 
In the field, fellow classmate Temi Banwo (Allen, Texas) earned gold in the weight throw after tossing over 57 feet (17.44 meters).
 
NEXT UP
 
On Feb. 6-7, HU gears up for another pair of meets: Penn Classic, hosted by the Quakers, and Wisconsin Windy City Invitational, hosted by the Badgers.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.
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Players Mentioned

Justin Watterson

Justin Watterson

Senior
Hurdles
Sean Wray

Sean Wray

Fifth Year
Jumps
Armond Boulware

Armond Boulware

Freshman
Sprints
Kelis Armstrong

Kelis Armstrong

Senior
Jumps
Temi Banwo

Temi Banwo

Senior
Throws
Yahnari Lyons

Yahnari Lyons

Junior
Sprints

Players Mentioned

Justin Watterson

Justin Watterson

Senior
Hurdles
Sean Wray

Sean Wray

Fifth Year
Jumps
Armond Boulware

Armond Boulware

Freshman
Sprints
Kelis Armstrong

Kelis Armstrong

Senior
Jumps
Temi Banwo

Temi Banwo

Senior
Throws
Yahnari Lyons

Yahnari Lyons

Junior
Sprints