https://mecathletics.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Medgar Evers College Athleticsen-us60https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-basketball-medgar-evers-college-student-athletes-celebrated-at-2025-2026-athletics-banquet.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-basketball-medgar-evers-college-student-athletes-celebrated-at-2025-2026-athletics-banquet.aspxMen's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Indoor Track & Field, Men's Soccer, Men's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Soccer, Women's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Volleyball

The Medgar Evers College Department of Athletics held its annual athletic awards banquet Thursday evening, May 21, at the AB-1 Dining Hall on campus. The event was a raging success, attended by over 85 student-athletes, coaches, and administrators, as the department celebrated its tremendous achievements over the past calendar year. Following the conclusion of the festivities, Director of Athletics Chetara Murphy, who spoke glowingly about the success of the night.]]>fixedThu, 28 May 2026 14:28:00 EST32419https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-basketball-medgar-evers-college-department-of-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-former-mens-basketball-assistant-coach-todd-jamison.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/28/mens-basketball-medgar-evers-college-department-of-athletics-mourns-the-passing-of-former-mens-basketball-assistant-coach-todd-jamison.aspxMen's Basketball

The Medgar Evers College Department of Athletics is sad to announce the passing of former assistant men's basketball coach Todd Jamison.]]>Remembering Todd JamisonThu, 28 May 2026 12:28:00 EST32418https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/mens-outdoor-track-field-medgar-evers-college-outdoor-track-field-teams-combine-to-earn-five-ustfccca-all-region-distinctions.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/26/mens-outdoor-track-field-medgar-evers-college-outdoor-track-field-teams-combine-to-earn-five-ustfccca-all-region-distinctions.aspxMen's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced its 2026 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field All-Region honorees late last week, and five members of the Medgar Evers College outdoor track & field program combined for 10 All-Metro Region selections to cap a standout spring season in which the teams competed at the highest of levels, achieving many historic feats against some of the best student-athletes in the sport. Following the announcement of the awards, Head Coach Hugh Reid gave his thoughts.]]>A GraphicTue, 26 May 2026 12:38:00 EST72417https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/23/mens-outdoor-track-field-reco-griffith-achieves-ncaa-division-iii-all-american-status-in-100-meter-dash-sophomore-is-cunyacs-first-all-american-in-10-years.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/23/mens-outdoor-track-field-reco-griffith-achieves-ncaa-division-iii-all-american-status-in-100-meter-dash-sophomore-is-cunyacs-first-all-american-in-10-years.aspxMen's Outdoor Track & Field

Medgar Evers College outdoor track and field sensation Reco Griffith competed at the NCAA Division III Championships in La Crosse, Wisconsin over the past three days, and the standout will be bringing a very sacred token of success with him back to the Carroll Street Campus, as the sophomore achieved All-American status in the 100-Meter Dash event, registering times of 10.41 during Friday's preliminaries (third place), and 10.37 in Saturday's finals (10.37). Griffith also earned a seventh place finish in Thursday's 200-Meter Dash preliminaries. Following the conclusion of Saturday's action, Head Coach Hugh Reid expressed just how proud he is of his star dasher.]]>Reco NCAA All-AmericanSat, 23 May 2026 23:11:00 EST72416https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/mens-outdoor-track-field-sophomore-outdoor-track-field-sensation-reco-griffith-qualifies-for-ncaa-division-iii-championships-in-la-crosse-wi.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/mens-outdoor-track-field-sophomore-outdoor-track-field-sensation-reco-griffith-qualifies-for-ncaa-division-iii-championships-in-la-crosse-wi.aspxMen's Outdoor Track & Field

Following an incredible journey throughout the 2026 men's outdoor track and field season, Medgar Evers standout Reco Griffith has officially qualified to compete at the NCAA Division III Championships in La Crosse, Wisconsin (May 21-23). Griffith qualified in both the 100-Meter Dash and 200-Meter Dash, and will have the opportunity to showcase his talent against some of the best athletes the country has to offer. Following the announcement of the award, Head Coach Hugh Reid praised Reco.]]>Reco Griffith QualifierFri, 15 May 2026 21:58:00 EST72414https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/mens-basketball-medgar-evers-student-athletes-recognized-at-39th-cunyac-michael-steuerman-scholar-athlete-awards-dinner.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/15/mens-basketball-medgar-evers-student-athletes-recognized-at-39th-cunyac-michael-steuerman-scholar-athlete-awards-dinner.aspxMen's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Men's Indoor Track & Field, Men's Soccer, Men's Outdoor Track & Field, Men's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Indoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Volleyball

The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) awarded its most prestigious honors – the 2025-26 Scholar-Athletes of the Years – at the 39th Annual Michael Steuerman Scholar-Athlete Awards Dinner at Terrace on the Park.]]>This oneFri, 15 May 2026 16:28:00 EST32413https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-outdoor-track-field-cougars-put-forth-sensational-confidence-building-performances-at-farley-inter-regional-meet-this-past-weekend.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/12/mens-outdoor-track-field-cougars-put-forth-sensational-confidence-building-performances-at-farley-inter-regional-meet-this-past-weekend.aspxMen's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field

The men's and women's outdoor track and field teams competed in their first meets since putting forth valiant efforts at the 2026 CUNYAC championships, as this past weekend, the Cougars competed at the Farley Inter Regional meet in Williamstown, MA. There, multiple Cougars achieved tremendous results, registering school and personal records and impressing their coaching staff in the process.]]>Farley Inter Regional RecapTue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 EST72412https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/cougars-mens-outdoor-track-field-team-dominates-2026-cunyac-all-star-distinctions-as-hugh-reid-seven-student-athletes-honored.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/cougars-mens-outdoor-track-field-team-dominates-2026-cunyac-all-star-distinctions-as-hugh-reid-seven-student-athletes-honored.aspxMen's Outdoor Track & Field

The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) announced its All-Conference awards and team for the 2026 men's outdoor track & field season Tuesday morning, and the Cougars dominated the distinctions as eight memebers of the program earned accolades.]]>Men's Outdoor All-ConferenceTue, 5 May 2026 11:37:00 EST72410https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/womens-outdoor-track-field-cunyac-womens-outdoor-track-and-field-team-announced-brianna-lindo-dominates-awards-six-other-cougars-honored.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/5/womens-outdoor-track-field-cunyac-womens-outdoor-track-and-field-team-announced-brianna-lindo-dominates-awards-six-other-cougars-honored.aspxWomen's Outdoor Track & Field

The City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) announced its All-Conference awards and team for the 2026 women's outdoor track & field season Tuesday morning, and freshman standout Brianna Lindo dominated the distinctions, as she was voted the Track Athlete of the Year, the Field Athlete of the Year, and the Rookie of the Year.]]>Brianna dominates CUNYAC awardsTue, 5 May 2026 19:48:00 EST142411https://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-outdoor-track-field-cougars-earn-runner-up-placements-at-cunyac-outdoor-track-and-field-championships-brianna-lindo-omari-hinds-named-mvps.aspxhttps://mecathletics.com/news/2026/5/3/mens-outdoor-track-field-cougars-earn-runner-up-placements-at-cunyac-outdoor-track-and-field-championships-brianna-lindo-omari-hinds-named-mvps.aspxMen's Outdoor Track & Field, Women's Outdoor Track & Field

The Medgar Evers Cougars competed at the 2026 CUNYAC Outdoor Track & Field Championship at Icahn Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In what was a very competitive meet all around, both Cougar squads settled for second place, solidifying runner-up placements.]]>The CougsSun, 3 May 2026 10:43:00 EST72409