Courtesy of Alabama State Athletics
EUGENE, Ore. — Sophomore HBCU sprinter Jamarion Stubbs continues to etch his name in the Alabama State University record books. The Las Vegas native clocked in a time of 20.15 in the 200-meter dash to win the third heat and qualify for the finals on Friday at 9:37 p.m.
“I would like to thank Coach Beene and Coach Anderson for helping me get to this point,” Stubbs said. “Excited to represent Alabama State University and the HBCU community on Friday night.”
Alabama State University head coach Ritchie Beene is pleased with Stubbs’ success.
“I am excited for Jamarion,” added Beene. “He did a good job executing his race and we are looking forward to the finals on Friday.”
Jamarion Stubbs ran the fourth fastest time in the semifinals.
Cheickna Traore (Penn State) ran a 20.02, Tarsis Origot (Alabama) finished with a 20.09, and Robert Gregory (Florida) crossed the finish line with a 20.15 (20.143 to Stubbs 20.144).
Stubbs ran a 19.95 on the NCAA regional at Kentucky and is poised to medal.
Earlier in the evening Stubbs competed in the 100-meter dash. Stubbs crossed the finish line with a time of 10.31 and was fifth in the first heat, placing 17th overall.
Stubbs finished ahead of four student-athletes from Power 5 programs.
NCAA Championships Final Round Schedule
| FRIDAY, JUNE 7 | TRACK EVENTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time (PT) | Event | Round | Division |
| 5:20 PM | *National Collegiate Wheelchair 100m | Final | Men |
| 6:02 PM | 4×100 Relay | Final | Men |
| 6:12 PM | 1500 Meters | Final | Men |
| 6:24 PM | 3000 Steeplechase | Final | Men |
| 6:42 PM | 110 Hurdles | Final | Men |
| 6:52 PM | 100 Meters | Final | Men |
| 7:02 PM | 400 Meters | Final | Men |
| 7:14 PM | 800 Meters | Final | Men |
| 7:27 PM | 400 Hurdles | Final | Men |
| 7:37 PM | 200 Meters | Final | Men |
| 7:43 PM | 200 Meters | Heptathlon | Women |
| 7:55 PM | 5000 Meters | Final | Men |
| 8:21 PM | 4×400 Relay | Final | Men |
The 2024 NCAA outdoor track and field championships will be broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN.