Track and Field . February 14, 2025

Gamecocks Battle Through Day One of Tiger Paw Invitational

CLEMSON, S.C. (Feb. 14, 2025) – South Carolina’s Track & Field squad completed day one of the 2025 Tiger Paw Invitational on Friday afternoon, competing against some of the best competition in the country.

South Carolina’s men’s squad was led by Jasauna Dennis in the 400 meter, running 46.46 for a new indoor personal best and the seventh fastest time in South Carolina history. Freshman distance runner Marcellus Mines set a new personal best in the mile, clocking 4:12.85.

David Warmington ran his third fastest time of the season in the men’s 60-meter hurdles, crossing the line at 7.89 to advance into the second round. However, Warmington was unable to advance to the final round after running 7.94 in the semifinals to just miss out on the finals.

The women’s side was highlighted by Cheyla Scott in the women’s open long jump, finishing fourth overall at 6.07m (19-11) for a new personal best and the 10th best indoor long jump in program history.

All three Gamecock women competing in the mile set new indoor personal bests, led by Ella Zeigler who clocked 4:55.13 to finish 13th overall. Freshman sprinter Joslyn Hamilton also recorded a personal best in her 60-meter hurdle debut, running 8.38 for a new Gamecock season best time. Hamilton was able to advance as far as the second round before seeing her competition come to an end in the semifinals.

The Gamecocks will close out the Tiger Paw Invitational tomorrow beginning at 9 a.m. with the women’s high jump, while the first track event will be the women’s 800m at noon.

Men’s Individual Results
60 Meters (Prelims)
37. Antwan Hughes Jr. – 6.84

400 Meters (Orange)
16. Jasauna Dennis – 46.46*
19. Devan Crumpton – 46.68
23. Josiah Wrice – 47.03

400 Meters (Purple)
— Bryson Miller – DNF

1-Mile
14. Marcellus Mines – 4:12.85*

60-Meter Hurdles (Prelims)
12. David Warmington – 7.89Q

60-Meter Hurdles (Semifinals)
13. David Warmington – 7.94

Long Jump
18. Nate Figgers – 7.19m/23-7.25
24. Channing Ferguson – 7.01m/23-0

Women’s Individual Results
60 Meters (Prelims)
21. Cynteria James – 7.38q
25. McKenzie Travis – 7.41

60 Meters (Semifinals)
23. Cynteria James – 7.42

400 Meters (Orange)
14. Zaya Akins – 52.61

1-Mile
13. Ella Zeigler – 4:55.13*
20. Caitlin Gemmill – 5:12.79*
21. Sarah DiVasta – 5:12.99*

60-Meter Hurdles (Prelims)
23. Joslyn Hamilton – 8.38q*
44. Kennedy Flynn – 8.64