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Scarlet Raiders Make Their Mark at NYU Division III Invitational

Chidimma Igwe 24-1
Courtesy of Larry Levanti.

Men's Indoor Track & Field | 2/14/2026 10:08:00 PM

NEW YORK, N.Y. — Rutgers–Newark's Scarlet Raiders competed at the NYU Division III Invitational at The Armory on Saturday, facing a strong field of Division III athletes.

MEN'S
Freshman Jaidyn Johnson had a standout day for the Scarlet Raiders, finishing third in the men's triple jump with a mark of 12.95 meters and placed sixth in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 9.06, showcasing his versatility on the track. Babacar Halsey added a seventh-place finish in the triple jump, clearing 12.76 meters. 

WOMEN'S
Chidimma Igwe placed 20th in the women's 200 meters, running a time of 27.09. In the field, Fejiro Akiri recorded a throw of 11.04 meters in the shot put, earning 13th place, and added a top-10 finish in the weight throw, placing eighth with a mark of 13.77 meters.

The Scarlet Raiders will travel to Philadelphia, Pa. next week for the NJAC Championships 

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Players Mentioned

Babacar Halsey

Babacar Halsey

Jumps/Hurdles
Freshman
Jaidyn  Johnson

Jaidyn Johnson

Jumps/Sprints
Freshman
Fejiro Akiri

Fejiro Akiri

Throws
Senior
Chidimma Igwe

Chidimma Igwe

Sprints
Senior

Players Mentioned

Babacar Halsey

Babacar Halsey

Freshman
Jumps/Hurdles
Jaidyn  Johnson

Jaidyn Johnson

Freshman
Jumps/Sprints
Fejiro Akiri

Fejiro Akiri

Senior
Throws
Chidimma Igwe

Chidimma Igwe

Senior
Sprints