Pirates Kickoff Outdoor Season with the 12th Annual Bill Carson Invitational

Friday, March 27

Greenville, N.C.

East Carolina University

Bill Carson Invitational

Pirates Kickoff Outdoor Season with the 12th Annual Bill Carson Invitational

March 26, 2026 | Track & Field

GREENVILLE, N.C. - East Carolina enters the outdoor season with strong momentum following an impressive indoor campaign marked by record-breaking performances and event victories.

Live Stats Additional Information

The Pirates were led by standout sprinter Kelly Ufodiama, who received second-team All-American accolades and set a program record in the 60-meter dash while also delivering consistent top finishes. Tyson Tippett emerged as a key contributor for the men with a 60-meter title and multiple podium performances. ECU showed its balance with success across the board, including dominant efforts from the women's stance group, highlighted by a sweep of the 3000 meters, as well as key wins in the 400 meters and 4x400 relay. The field events also proved to be a strength, with long jump victories on both the men's and women's sides and consistent top finishes in the throws.

Indoor Season Notables:

Men

Program Record - 600-Meter Run Jordan Good 1:18.34

Program Record - Mile Run Alex Sawyer 4:05.50

4th all-time 60-Meter Tyson Tippett 6.70 2026

5th all-time Bryson Miller 400-Meter 47.07

3rd all-time – 200-Meter Rashum Mountain 20.93 2026

2nd all-time 3000-Meter Alex Sawyer 8:10.42 2026

Women

Program Record - 60-Meter Dash Kelly Ufodiama 7.14

2nd all-time 200-Meter Dash Kelly Ufodiama 22.90

Program Record - Mile Run Abrielle Schweitzer 4.49.71

2nd all-time 3000-Meter Run Abrielle Schweitzer 9:37.90

3rd all-time 3000-Meter Run Katrina Ford 9:42.58

3rd all-time 600-Meter Run Madelyn Mead 1:34.88

4th all-time 400-Meter Dash Brianna Clayton 55.34

2nd all-time 5000-Meter Run Kaylee McCullough 16:34.68

Looking back at the 11th Annual Bill Carson Invitational:

East Carolina totaled 10 event wins at the 11th annual Bill Carson Invitational, highlighted by lifetime best throws from Shakiel Dacres and Jocelyn Pringle and a 1-2-3 sweep in the women's hammer. The Pirates added multiple track victories, including the 400m hurdles, 800m, 5000m, 400m and 4x400m relay, with Faith Spencer posting a top five program mark in the triple jump. Overall, ECU combined wins, personal bests, and top-10 marks in a strong home performance.

ECU Entries:

Men

100m: Ja'Darien Parker, Jace Coleman, Chanan Mathis, Bryson Miller

200m: Jace Coleman, Bryson Miller, Tyjah Edwards, Chanan Mathis

400m: Tyjah Edwards, Jordan Good

800m: Aidan Herman, Ashton Tolson, Elliot Tolson, Elliot Kleckner, Judah Lacroix, Will Palopoli, Cooper Kleckner

1500m: Cooper Kleckner, Ashton Tolson, Judah Lacroix, Elliot Kleckner, Will Palopoli, Aidan Herman

5000m: Elliot Kleckner, Cooper Kleckner, Judah Lacroix, Will Palopoli

4 x 100m:

Squad A - Coleman, Fountain, Parker, Tippett

Squad B - Edwards, Harrell, Miller, Mathis

4 x 400m: