JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Lynn University women's track and field team faced one of its toughest tests of the season at the East Coast Relays, highlighted by a record-breaking performance from Tessa Bray in the 200m. Competing against a stacked field of Division I and professional athletes, the Fighting Knights showcased their speed and continued progression, posting strong marks across multiple sprint events while building momentum toward the postseason.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
200m
- Tessa Bray highlighted the sprint group with a 25.01, finishing in the middle of a stacked field featuring Power Five and pro-level competition
- Bray clocked a 25.01 in the 200m, breaking her own Lynn school record and continuing her consistent form late in the season
 
400m
- Alijah Giustino led the way for the Fighting Knights, posting a 1:00.23 in her section against a deep Division I-heavy field
- Giustino competed in a large field of nearly 50 athletes, gaining valuable experience against top-tier regional competition
 
4x100 Relay
- The Lynn A relay team of Emma Smith, Tamryn Betts, Bray, and Giustino posted a 47.69 to finish 11th overall
- The Fighting Knights competed against Division I programs including South Carolina, Florida, and Auburn, holding their own in a fast field
- Lynn's time remained competitive and consistent with its season performances as the group continues to build chemistry
 
4x400 Relay
- Lynn entered a relay team of Smith, Bray, Giustino, and Betts but did not start in the event (DNS)
- Despite the scratch, the group had already shown strong form at the SSC Championships with a season-best performance
 
Overall:
- The Fighting Knights faced one of their toughest fields of the season, competing against nationally ranked Division I programs and elite unattached athletes
- Lynn's sprint group continued to show consistency, with performances near season-best marks as the team eyes final postseason opportunities
 
UP NEXT:
With NCAA Nationals just around the corner, the Fighting Knights begin the final push to the postseason.