Morgan State Bears 2026 Men’s Track & Field Season Recap: Building Momentum for the Future

The Morgan State University men’s track and field program continued to make steady progress during the 2026 season, competing against some of the top programs on the East Coast while preparing for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championships. Under head coach Neville Hodge, the Bears showcased emerging talent in the sprints, middle-distance events, hurdles, relays, jumps, and throws throughout both the indoor and outdoor seasons.

While Morgan State did not contend for a team championship at the MEAC level, the program demonstrated significant depth and development. Several athletes posted personal-best performances, relay teams improved throughout the spring, and a number of Bears established themselves as future conference contenders.

Indoor Season Begins with Strong Foundation

Morgan State opened the indoor season with appearances at the Penn Opener, HBCU Showcase, VMI Invitational, Harvard Invitational, Boston University Terrier Classic, PSU Sykes & Sabock Challenge, and Darius Dixon Memorial before competing at the MEAC Indoor Championships.

One of the Bears’ earliest highlights came at the HBCU Showcase in New York, where the men’s squad finished fifth overall with 42 points. Morgan State recorded multiple event victories and demonstrated the athletic depth that would carry into the outdoor season. Head coach Neville Hodge praised the effort and development shown by the roster.

The team also produced an impressive showing at the VMI Invitational, finishing second overall with 87.5 points against a strong field of competition. Those results established Morgan State as a program capable of competing with quality regional opponents.

MEAC Indoor Championships

The Bears entered the 2026 MEAC Indoor Championships looking to improve upon previous conference performances. The event took place at the Virginia Beach Sports Center, one of the premier indoor facilities on the East Coast.

Morgan State relied on contributions from its sprinters, hurdlers, distance runners, jumpers, and throwers throughout the two-day championship meet. While the Bears did not challenge for the conference title, the experience gained by the program’s younger athletes proved valuable heading into the outdoor campaign.

Outdoor Season Takes Off

The outdoor season provided Morgan State with opportunities to compete against some of the nation’s best programs.

The Bears’ schedule included:

• Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational
• Bill Carson Invitational
• George Mason Dalton Ebanks Invitational
• Duke Invitational
• Morgan State Legacy Meet
• Penn Relays
• Kehoe Twilight Meet
• MEAC Outdoor Championships

Competing in meets across Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina allowed the Bears to test themselves against NCAA Division I competition every weekend.

Caleb Mincey Emerges as a Leader

Sophomore middle-distance runner Caleb Mincey developed into one of Morgan State’s most consistent performers.

At the Duke Invitational, Mincey delivered one of the Bears’ top performances of the spring, finishing second in his heat of the 1,500 meters with a personal-best time of 3:51.76. That mark ranked among the best in the MEAC during the season.

Mincey followed that effort with another strong performance at the Kehoe Twilight Meet, placing fourth in the 1,500 meters in 3:52.31. He also posted an impressive 1:48.44 in the 800 meters, finishing fifth against a strong field.

The continued development of Mincey gives Morgan State a legitimate conference contender in the middle-distance events moving forward.

Sprint Corps Shows Promise

Morgan State’s sprint group featured several underclassmen who consistently improved throughout the year.

Sophomore Doyin Smith emerged as one of the team’s top sprinters. At the Duke Invitational, Smith clocked 10.62 seconds in the 100-meter preliminaries to lead the Bears.

Additional sprint contributors included:

• Ronald Gilmore
• Maxim Copeland
• Myles Dorsey
• Donavon Winslow

These athletes provided valuable points in individual events and relays throughout the season.

Freshman Myles Dorsey particularly impressed during his first collegiate season, giving the Bears another building block for the future sprint program.

Relay Teams Continue to Improve

One of the most encouraging developments for Morgan State came in the relay events.

The Bears’ 4×100-meter relay squad of Ronald Gilmore, Maxim Copeland, Myles Dorsey, and Doyin Smith produced a season-best 41.23 seconds at the Duke Invitational. The performance placed seventh overall against strong Division I competition.

At the Kehoe Twilight Meet, another Morgan State relay group consisting of Gilmore, C. Raysor, Winslow, and Dorsey finished fifth with a time of 41.37.

The consistency displayed by Morgan State’s relay teams suggests the Bears could challenge for medals at future MEAC Championships.

Chege Kaba Impresses in the Hurdles

Freshman Chege Kaba emerged as one of Morgan State’s top young athletes.

At the Duke Invitational, Kaba finished second in his heat of the 400-meter hurdles and recorded a time of 53.80 seconds. The performance ranked among the Bears’ strongest hurdle results of the season.

Developing a reliable hurdler is critical for conference success, and Kaba appears positioned to become a major contributor over the next several years.

Morgan State Hosts the Legacy Meet

One of the highlights of the outdoor season occurred when Morgan State hosted its annual Legacy Track Meet at Hughes Stadium in Baltimore.

The two-day event welcomed athletes from across the East Coast and provided Morgan State competitors with a rare opportunity to perform at home in front of family, friends, alumni, and supporters.

The Legacy Meet has become one of the premier collegiate meets in the region and continues to raise the profile of Morgan State track and field.

Penn Relays Experience

The Bears once again participated in the historic Penn Relays, one of the most prestigious track and field events in the world.

Competing at Franklin Field against elite NCAA programs provides invaluable experience for student-athletes and allows Morgan State to measure itself against national competition.

The program’s annual appearance at Penn Relays remains one of the most important components of the season.

Final Tune-Up Before Championships

Morgan State used the Kehoe Twilight Meet at the University of Maryland as its final preparation for the MEAC Outdoor Championships.

Several Bears posted strong performances, including Caleb Mincey’s middle-distance efforts and the continued success of the relay squads. The meet served as a confidence booster heading into conference competition.

MEAC Outdoor Championships

The outdoor season culminated at the 2026 MEAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Norfolk, Virginia.

Morgan State entered the championship seeking podium finishes and personal-best marks while competing against conference powers such as Norfolk State, Howard, Delaware State, and Maryland Eastern Shore.

Throughout the meet, the Bears demonstrated the progress they had made over the course of the season. Young athletes gained valuable championship experience while upperclassmen closed out strong seasons with competitive performances.

Key Athletes

Several Bears stood out during the 2026 campaign:

Caleb Mincey

One of the top middle-distance runners on the roster. Posted excellent times in both the 800 and 1,500 meters.

Doyin Smith

Established himself as one of Morgan State’s fastest sprinters and a key relay contributor.

Ronald Gilmore

Important member of multiple relay teams and sprint events.

Myles Dorsey

One of the Bears’ most promising freshmen. Contributed immediately in both individual sprint events and relays.

Chege Kaba

Emerging hurdle specialist who delivered several encouraging performances.

Maxim Copeland

Provided depth in the sprint events and relay competitions.

Final Grade: B

Morgan State may not have captured conference championships in 2026, but the season represented meaningful progress.

The Bears improved throughout both the indoor and outdoor campaigns, developed a talented young core, posted numerous personal-best performances, and gained valuable championship experience. The growth of athletes such as Caleb Mincey, Doyin Smith, Myles Dorsey, and Chege Kaba gives the program a strong foundation heading into 2027. With another year of development and recruiting, Morgan State appears positioned to climb the MEAC standings and continue building one of the conference’s most competitive track and field programs.