COMPLETE RESULTS
(Birmingham, AL., March 11) – McKendree University sophomores DeMotez McCray and
Quincy McSweeney (Eureka, IL/Eureka) wrapped up competition at the NCAA Indoor Championships Saturday evening as both landed All-American honors in Birmingham, AL.
McCray took home a second place finish in the 200-meter after posting a time of 21.18 seconds, breaking his own personal record from the preliminary heat of 21.21.
Mobolade Ajomale from the Academy of Art earned the crown with a finish of 21.05 seconds. Ajomale, a sophomore, has also competed as an Olympian for Canada.
With the finish, McCray earned his second career Indoor All-American nod and third overall after earning a seventh place showing at the Indoor Championships last season.
McSweeney garnered the McKendree women's programs first All-American honor after finishing eighth overall in the 800-meter with a time of 2:11.41.
Carsyn Koch of Cedarville placed first with a time of 2:05.65.
Head Coach
Michael Mendez was happy with what his athletes were able to accomplish at the Indoor Championships.
"I am very proud of Quincy and DeMontez," said Mendez. "You would not believe how humbled they are by the support from home as they raced for all of our friends and family. I speak for them and our staff in thanking everyone for their praise. They came here to bring home hardware and succeeded. It is amazing how they continue to raise the bar of expectation for themselves and it's wonderful to see their sacrifice, while representing McKendree on the national stage."
The Bearcats will begin the outdoor season on Mar. 31 in Louisville, KY in a meet hosted by Bellarmine University.