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NM State embarks on first of three consecutive meets in Albuquerque.
Source: NMSU Athletics
Story and Photo By Emilio Garcia for NMSU: Courtesy
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – After opening its 2025 season at the Texas Tech-hosted Corky Classic, NM State returns for its first meet in the Land of Enchantment, heading north for the Dr. MLK Jr. Invitational hosted by the University of New Mexico. The two-day meet begins on Friday, Jan. 24, at approximately 4 p.m. Fans can follow along with the action live on FloSports, with live results available at this link.
The Starting Line
- NM State is back in action this weekend for the 2025 edition of the Dr. MLK Jr. Invitational in Albuquerque, N.M. The two-day meet is slated to begin with the weight throw at 4 p.m. MT on Friday afternoon, with the second day of action starting at approximately 10:30 a.m. MT.
- The Aggies will compete alongside programs such as Arizona, California, Stanford, Texas and host New Mexico among others.
- As a team, the Crimson & White will compete in six events: 600m, 800m, Mile, high jump, shot put and weight throw.
Aggie Accolades
- Heading into the 2025 season, multiple current Aggies rank inside the top-10 marks in program history, including:
Nia Allison – DMR
Sierra Brewer – 60m, 200m
Jhana Downie – 60m, 200m, 400m, 4×400
Rebecca Green – Shot put
Jahnya Hill – 4×400
Cameron Hodges – Long Jump, Triple Jump
Angela Korte – DMR
Alesha Lane – Shot put
Aliyah Logan – 60m H
Breanna Moss – DMR
Kayla O’Connell – DMR
Grace Pendarvis – 60m, 200m
Mickaliliah Vassell – 200m, 400m, 4×400
- The 2025 roster also includes various student-athletes who hold the top-fastest times in the NM State record books, including:
Jhana Downie – 200m dash (23.52 seconds)
Aliyah Logan – 60m Hurdles (8.21)
Rebecca Green – Shot Put (16.10 meters)
- While Jhana Downie will return to the Aggies for outdoor competition in the spring, Rebecca Green and Aliyah Logan will complete their careers with the Crimson & White this winter.
Where We Stand
- After opening their season in Lubbock, the Aggies finds themselves among the best of Conference USA, with student-athletes currently ranked inside the top-10 in multiple different event categories including:
Rebecca Green – Shotput (1st)
Aliyah Logan – 60m Hurdles (2nd)
Sierra Brewer, Sahara Tasker, Jahnya Hill, Mickaliliah Vassell – 4×400 (3rd)
Jhana Downie – 200m (4th), 60m (9th)
Mickaliliah Vassell – 200m (5th)
Sierra Brewer – 60m (5th), 200m (7th)
Marlee Cavitt – 60m (5th), 200m (10th)
Marlene Mosqueda – 800m (6th)
Alesha Lane – Weight Throw (7th)
Fresh Faces
- Following the departure of a historic senior class, the Aggies welcome a multitude of new student-athletes, with a wealth of accolades ready to make their mark on the Crimson & White.
- After competing with the cross country team in the fall, Khloi Bird, Alexandra Ordaz and Amanda Radava are set to make their NM State debut on the track.
- Sprinters making their first runs with the Aggies in 2025 include Julissa Daniels, Jaylah McDonnell, Sahara Taskerand Marlee Cavitt.
Dual Sport Star
- Sophomore Marlee Cavitt is set to continue her track & field career with NM State after transferring from the University of Portland last summer. In one of the most unique situations in the nation, Cavitt is also a member of the NM State Soccer team, becoming a pivotal member of the backline defense in her debut season. Playing and starting all 20 contests, the Sacramento, Calif., native finished third on the team in minutes played (1,575).
- Cavitt is set to compete in short sprint events for the Aggies, recently taking place in the 60m dash and 200m dash at the Corky Classic in Lubbock.
One Year Ago… | MLK Invitational | 1.20.24
- Bounding off the line for the 60m hurdles, Logan raced down the track and finished in third place with a time of 8.24 – besting her own record of 8.27 set at the 2023 Corky Classic.
- Joining Logan in setting program records, senior and New Mexico native Rebecca Green posted a personal best of 15.76m (51-8.50″) to break a mark that had been held since 2006, when Erin Streater recorded a toss of 15.54m (51-0″).
- Racing in the 4x400s most competitive heat, the foursome of Terice Steen, Mickaliliah Vassell, Jhana Downie and Jahnya Hill broke away from the competition and secured a first-place finish with a time of 3:38.80 – the third fastest mark in program history.
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