Marquette University Athletics
Friday, March 15
Orlando, Fla.
ALL DAY
Marquette University
vs
Black & Gold Challenge
Marquette track & field begins outdoor season at UCF
3/15/2019 4:51:00 PM | Track & Field
MU’s field athletes began the outdoor season on Friday afternoon at UCF’s Black & Gold Challenge
ORLANDO – A contingent of Marquette University jumpers and throwers began the 2019 outdoor season on Friday afternoon at the Black & Gold Challenge, hosted by the University of Central Florida at the UCF Track & Soccer Stadium.
Senior Brendan McKinney picked up where he left off during the indoor season while transitioning from the weight to hammer throw with an event victory at a distance of 52.98 meters (173 feet, 10 inches). McKinney won the weight throw at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships in February and sits fourth all-time in Marquette history in the hammer throw.
Fellow men's thrower Eric Fellin finished as the top affiliated collegian in the javelin with a toss of 58.10 meters (190 feet, 7 inches) to place second overall.
Meanwhile in the men's pole vault, BIG EAST indoor champion Cameron Jemison placed second at a height of 4.55 meters (14 feet, 11 inches) and was tied by William Eggers who also cleared the height, but in one more attempt. Those marks are both No. 10 in MU history.
On the women's side, Rachel Seraphine placed second in the pole vault at 3.70 meters (12 feet, 1.5 inches) and senior Keely Knobbe pushed herself up to No. 8 all-time at MU in the hammer throw at a mark of 53.73 meters (176 feet, 3 inches).
The Golden Eagles resume action at the Black & Gold Challenge at 9 a.m. Central time on Saturday with Lizzy Cagle, Allie Flando and Knobbe in the women's discus. Events are scheduled to conclude following the men's 1,600-meter relay at 3 p.m. Central time.
Keep up with the Marquette men's and women's track and field programs through social media by following on Twitter (@MUTFXC) and Instagram (@MUTFXC) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MUTFXC).
Senior Brendan McKinney picked up where he left off during the indoor season while transitioning from the weight to hammer throw with an event victory at a distance of 52.98 meters (173 feet, 10 inches). McKinney won the weight throw at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships in February and sits fourth all-time in Marquette history in the hammer throw.
Fellow men's thrower Eric Fellin finished as the top affiliated collegian in the javelin with a toss of 58.10 meters (190 feet, 7 inches) to place second overall.
Meanwhile in the men's pole vault, BIG EAST indoor champion Cameron Jemison placed second at a height of 4.55 meters (14 feet, 11 inches) and was tied by William Eggers who also cleared the height, but in one more attempt. Those marks are both No. 10 in MU history.
On the women's side, Rachel Seraphine placed second in the pole vault at 3.70 meters (12 feet, 1.5 inches) and senior Keely Knobbe pushed herself up to No. 8 all-time at MU in the hammer throw at a mark of 53.73 meters (176 feet, 3 inches).
The Golden Eagles resume action at the Black & Gold Challenge at 9 a.m. Central time on Saturday with Lizzy Cagle, Allie Flando and Knobbe in the women's discus. Events are scheduled to conclude following the men's 1,600-meter relay at 3 p.m. Central time.
Keep up with the Marquette men's and women's track and field programs through social media by following on Twitter (@MUTFXC) and Instagram (@MUTFXC) and 'liking' on Facebook (/MUTFXC).
Players Mentioned
Throws
/ Track & Field
Sprints/Multis
/ Track & Field
Throws
/ Track & Field
Throws
/ Track & Field
Jumps
/ Track & Field
Throws
/ Track & Field
Throws
/ Track & Field
Pole Vault
/ Track & FieldConnected as one🤞 #ncaa #mubb #bigeast #shakasmart #nigeljamesjr
Sunday, February 22
HIGHLIGHTS: MLAX at Cleveland State (2.21.26)
Saturday, February 21
HIGHLIGHTS: WLAX at #4 Northwestern 2.20.26
Saturday, February 21
Marquette Thursdays LIVE from Motor Bar at the Harley Davidson Museum 2/19/2026
Friday, February 20