Florida State University Athletics
Davis, DeFrand Win MVP Honors at ACC
2/24/2024 11:13:00 PM | Track and Field
BOSTON – The 2024 ACC Indoor Track and Field Championships came to a close on Saturday at the Track at New Balance. The 15th-ranked Florida State men's team finished in second place behind 84 points.
Jeremiah Davis was named the Men's Field MVP after scoring 20 points, while Dajaz DeFrand was named the Women's MVP behind a total of 18 points.
After repeating as the long jump champion on Friday, Davis also accomplished the meet record in the triple jump at 16.66m on Saturday.
DeFrand placed second in the 60 at 7.23. The sophomore standout captured the ACC title in the 200, finishing with a time of 23.16, marking the fifth time in seven years that FSU has won the event.
Kyvon Tatham finished fourth in the men's triple jump at 15.63m, followed by Laquan Ellis in eighth place with a lifetime best of 15.15m.
Tyson Williams placed fourth in the 60 hurdles, clocking his best time at 7.88.
British Wilkerson stamped third place in the 400, posting a time of 46.81. Sean Watkins followed in eighth at 47.63.
Neo Mosebi finished third in the 60, running his personal best at 6.60. Tyler Azacno chased Mosebi, finishing in third with a new lifetime best of 6.64.
David Mullarkey earned second place in the 3,000, picking up eight points for the Noles with a time of 7:54.23
"The men had a really good meet," said FSU track and field head coach Bob Braman. "We had a couple tough breaks that might have secured the win, but that's the nature of the sport."
The Seminoles claimed four All-ACC spots in the women's 60. Shenese Walker took the title with a lifetime best and fifth-fastest in school history at 7.20
In addition to Walker, two other Noles scored points towards the team total. Kaniyah Johnson placed fifth (7.37) ahead of Liana Tyson (7.38) in sixth.
Walker earned a silver medal in the 200, running her best time of 23.30.
Suus Altorf battled her way to a silver medal (4:39.33) in the one mile.
Tyra Wilson, Johnson, Ava Klein and Jaden Franics rallied five team points in the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:41.12.
"The ladies were strong and just missed the top three as a team," Braman added. "We can be in the hunt for the win for the outdoor season if we keep improving."
The Noles will return to Boston for the NCAA Championship March 8-9.
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