Troy Wraps Up Week at Samford Multi and Jimmy Carnes Invitational

Thursday, January 16

Birmingham, Ala.

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Samford Multi

Troy Wraps Up Week at Samford Multi and Jimmy Carnes Invitational

1/17/2025 8:48:00 PM | Track & Field

Final Results (Jimmy Carnes Invitational)Final Results (Samford Multi)

By: Troy Athletics Communications

BIRMINGHAM, Ala./GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A dominant performance in the shot put and a school record in the men's 1000m highlighted Troy's return to action at the Jimmy Carnes Invitational while Kady Schwietz put together a strong day in the pentathlon at the Samford Multi.

Schwietz, one of two Trojans to compete in the pentathlon alongside Sydney Lockner, placed in the top four in four different events although not finishing the 60m hurdles dropped her to 15th overall.

Schwietz took the victory in the 800m (2:19.38s), finished second in the shot put (11.48m), second in the long jump (5.31m) and fourth in the high jump (1.55m). Schwietz's performances in the 800m and shot put were both personal bests.

Down in Gainesville, the Troy women collected five top five finishes, including the top three spots in the shot put, while the men snagged six top five finishes.

The trio of Binioska Ezukuse (first – 14.88m), Joy Edward (second – 13.87m) and Abby Grosinske (third – 13.19m) propelled Troy to the top of the women's shot put while Ezukuse also grabbed fourth place in the weight throw (17.20m).

Freshman Haley Wilson shined in the 800m (fourth - 2:12.35s) while freshman Aaliyah Murphy and junior Jordan Bailey each finished in the top ten of their respective events. Murphy finished sixth in the 60m hurdles (8.84s) and Bailey finished seventh in the triple jump (11.53m). Murphy also finished 12th in the 300m (39.88s), which is the second fastest time in Troy history.

On the men's side of things, the Trojans snatched two of the top three spots in the shot put with Altwayne Bedward finishing second (17.40m) and Javon Osbourne finishing third (16.45m). Bedward's performance was a personal record and 0.3m shy of the Troy record which is held by Osbourne.

Troy placed fifth in five different events, including Jack Anderson in the high jump (1.95m), Jonas Koturenka in the 1000m (2:30.16s), Michael Eady in the 300m (34.69s) and Simphiwe Mashaba. Koturenka's performance set a new Troy record, topping Bennett Brake (2022- 2:35.08).

Quotable – Head Coach Marc Davis

"We had a great first meet. We did what was needed. Ride to the level of competition and beat who we should beat. I was pleased about the fact that we never caved in any race that was run."

"We had a school record, many personal bests, and some big performances by many first year Troy student athletes. The future is bright. We just have to stay the course."

Next Up

The Trojans return to action on Sunday, February 2 at the South Alabama Invitational in Birmingham.