DANVILLE, Ky. / LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Campbellsville University Track & Field teams rewrote the record books this weekend, with Marcus Bell setting a new indoor school record to highlight a successful outing at the Centre Indoor Showcase. While a contingent of sprinters faced Division I competition at the PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic in Louisville, the bulk of the squad competed in Danville, where the men claimed second place overall and the women secured third.

• Marcus Bell shattered the program's indoor shot put record, tossing 14.73 meters (48' 4") to claim silver and surpass the previous mark set in 2018.
• The men's squad secured 2nd place overall (142 points) at the Centre Indoor Showcase, while the women's team fought for a 3rd place podium finish (109 points).
• Makiyah Allen led the Lady Tigers with a gold-medal performance in the 60-meter hurdles (8.91) and a runner-up finish in the 60-meter dash (7.97).
• Martin Batel completed a grueling distance double, winning the 1,000 meters (2:38.92) and placing second in the mile (4:30.74).
• Kayla Barr (Weight Throw) and Dasia Garland (Triple Jump) added gold medals to the women's tally, dominating their respective field events.
• The Tigers will return to the track next weekend in Louisville for the Lenny Lyles Invitational, scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 31.

Centre Indoor Showcase (Danville, Ky.)
History was made on the track and in the ring as the Tigers capitalized on the competitive atmosphere in Danville.

In the field, Marcus Bell unleashed a massive throw in the shot put, recording a mark of 14.73 meters (48 feet, 4 inches). The heave earned him a silver medal and broke the longstanding indoor school record of 14.61 meters, held by Anthony Sams since the 2017-18 season.

Matthias Brice delivered the performance of the meet on the track, storming to victory in the men's 300-meter dash. His time of 35.87 seconds not only secured the gold but also landed second on the all-time record list, just behind the record set by Zachary Phelps in 2025 (35.63). Brice was instrumental throughout the day, also helping the Tigers' scoring effort in the relays.

Beyond the records, the men's team saw dominant performances across multiple disciplines. Schavon Carr took gold in the 60-meter hurdles with a swift 8.24 seconds and showed his speed on the flat with a second-place finish in the 60-meter dash (7.05). JaQuez Campbell added depth in the sprints, finishing runner-up in the 200 meters with a time of 22.57. Both Carr's and Campbell's times qualified them for NAIA Nationals.

In the distance events, Martin Batel was a force, capturing gold in the 1,000-meter run (2:38.92) and battling for a second-place finish in the mile (4:30.74). Nathan Sury added another gold to the Tiger tally, winning the 3,000 meters in 8:58.29.

Field athletes also contributed heavily to the team score. Connor Crabtree vaulted to a third-place finish (3.34m / 10' 11.5"), while Neo Khanye placed fourth in the long jump (6.50m / 21' 4").

Makiyah Allen was the catalyst for the Lady Tigers, accounting for heavy points in the sprints and hurdles. She captured gold in the 60-meter hurdles (8.91), finished second in the 60-meter dash (7.97), and added a third-place finish in the 200 meters (26.51).

The Tigers also controlled the field events. Dasia Garland soared to gold in the triple jump with a leap of 10.92 meters (35' 10"). In the throwing circle, Kayla Barr continued her stellar season, winning the weight throw with a toss of 14.00 meters (45' 11.25") and placing second in the shot put (11.66m / 38' 3.25").

Distance runners Emma Madding and Maggie Jewell both earned silver medals in their respective events, with Madding clocking 18:58.77 in the 5,000 meters and Jewell finishing the 3,000 meters in 11:43.73.

PNC Bank Bellarmine Classic (Louisville, Ky.)
At the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center, a select group of Tigers tested themselves against a field laden with Division I talent.

In the 60-meter dash, Isiah Bain and Isaiah Johnson represented the Tigers well. Bain clocked a 7.18, while Johnson followed closely at 7.19, gaining valuable experience against top-tier speed.