Troy Track & Field Hosts Doc Anderson Invitational

Friday, April 4

Troy, Ala.

Troy University

Doc Anderson Multi & Invitational

Troy Track & Field Hosts Doc Anderson Invitational

4/3/2025 9:34:00 AM | Track & Field, Track & Field (M), Track & Field (W)

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By: Troy Athletics Communications

TROY, Ala. – For the second straight season, the Troy track & field program welcomes 14 programs from Friday, April 4 to Saturday, April 5, for the Doc Anderson Multi & Track Invitational on the Jesse H. Colley Track.

"We are excited to host the Doc Anderson Invitational," director of track & field / cross country Marc Davis said. "So many things are happening besides the competition that will add excitement to the two days. First, we are set up for a nice meet—good competition on the top end and great competitive sections for everyone. We are looking for some momentum builders coming at home. Next, we have a recognition of the seniors on Saturday. A great way to close a career is to be recognized at home in front of your family, friends and teammates. Finally, we have several alumni coming to be recognized as well. We have an alum event after day one, and we will gather once again after the meet concludes on Saturday night. Much work has been put into making this a great event. None of it is possible without my staff, Mike Frigge and his staff, and our administration. I cannot wait to get this started."

Troy opens its meet on Friday at 11 a.m. with the men's hammer throw, and the day concludes at 5:15 p.m. via the men's and women's 200m and 5000m. Meanwhile, Saturday opens with the decathlon events at 10 a.m. and goes until the 4x400m relay on the women's side at 6:25 p.m. The 14 programs that will compete against the Trojans are West Florida, Alabama State, Alabama Huntsville, AUM, Huntingdon, Marion Military Academy, Thomas, Mercer, Miles, Montevallo, Spring Hill, Tulane, Tuskegee and UAB.

Meet Information
Location: Troy, Ala. – Jesse H. Colley Track
What: Doc Anderson Multi & Track Invitational
When: Friday, April 4 – Saturday, April 5
Who: West Florida, Alabama State, Alabama Huntsville, AUM, Huntingdon, Marion Military Academy, Thomas, Mercer, Miles, Montevallo, Spring Hill, Tulane, Tuskegee, UAB

Senior Celebration
On Saturday at 11 a.m., the Troy track & field program will honor its seniors: Jack Anderson, Jordan Bailey, Kyra Dalluge, Saindeley Dorsainvil, Biniosa Ezukuse, Lauren Gordon, Tenae' Grigsby, Abby Grosinske, Alejandra Gutierrez Fuente, Michael Marvin, Caroline Montini, Morgan Reese, Cadi Rowe, Mario Tullis and Sidney Wynn.

What Happened in Hattiesburg?
Troy took home 24 top-five finishes at the Southern Miss Track & Field Complex, including one gold via Joy Edward in the women's shot put. She threw a 14.46m mark on Saturday, while Altwayne Bedward hit the season-best of 17.93m for second on the men's side.

The field events saw Troy excel as day one saw five top-five finishes via Reese (second – men's hammer throw), Abby Grosinske (third – women's hammer throw), Edward (fifth – women's hammer throw), Jordan Bailey (third – women's triple jump) and Whitney Clark (fifth – women's javelin).

Then, on Saturday, the Trojans turned towards the track as Aaliyah Murphy and Haley Wilson continued their strong starts with top-five finishes in the 400m and 400m hurdles. In the distance events, Abigail Carr managed a third-place finish in the women's 3000m with a time of 11:06.90 (personal best), while Keith Warner and Lane Watson finished second (8:34.80) and fourth (9:00.14) on the men's side, respectively.