Utica University Athletics

Utica, NY – Ka’Sean Watlington of the Utica College men’s track and field team has been chosen as the UC Co-Male Athlete of the Week for his performance at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships over the weekend.
 
Watlington earned his first career All-American nod after placing third in the triple jump event at nationals.  Watlington kicked the triple jump off with a respectable distance of 14.36 meters before posting his school-record jump of 14.83 meters to help him advance to the finals. His distance of 14.83 meters held strong through the final jumps, securing third place and All-American recognition.
 
The Pioneers posted 12 team points and placed 15^thoverall in the team competition, marking the best finish among all Empire 8 Conference and Atlantic Region teams.