ATLANTA – Georgia State will compete in six events at the NCAA East Regional, with its three stalwarts each qualified for two competitions at the May 26-28 event in Jacksonville, Fla.
Senior sprinter Ravin Gilbert and junior throws LaPorscha Wells and Alysiah Whittaker received official notice Thursday. Gilbert has the 23rd fastest qualifying time in the 100m dash (11.461) and the 33rd fastest time in the 200m dash (23.63). The NCAA invites 48 participants to the regional for all schools east of the Mississippi River. The top 24 sprinters advance to the semifinals, then the final 12 from those races qualify for the NCAA Championship Meet against the NCAA West top 12 qualifiers.