WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Fayetteville State women's indoor track and field opened the 2026-27 season with a standout performance from Jalaya Showers, who captured event titles in both the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes at the JDL Get Your Marks meet. 

Showers established herself as one of the meet's top sprinters, winning the 60 meters in 7.61 seconds before returning to claim the 200-meter crown with a time of 24.97 seconds. Her pair of victories led a strong day for the Broncos' sprint corps. 

Sophomore Kaliyah Jones added another podium finish for Fayetteville State, placing second in the women's 400 meters with a time of 58.84 seconds. Jones also recorded a 13th-place finish in the 200 meters in 26.36 seconds. 

The Broncos showcased their depth in the sprints as Layla Burrus earned an eighth-place finish in the 400 meters with a time of 1:02.17 while adding a 15th-place result in the 200 meters at 26.46 seconds. 

In the field events, Faith Eatman turned in a pair of top-five performances. She finished fourth in the long jump with a leap of 4.88 meters (16-0.25) and followed with a fifth-place finish in the triple jump after recording a mark of 10.61 meters (34-9.75). Eatman also competed in the 60 meters, placing 23rd in 8.73 seconds. 

Distance runner Virginia McAllister represented Fayetteville State in the 800 meters, placing fifth with a time of 2:47.76. 

The Broncos opened the indoor campaign with five top-five finishes, including two event victories, providing an encouraging start as Fayetteville State begins preparations for the remainder of the indoor season. 

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