Lynchburg, Va. – Sophomore Alpha Balde and senior Marquis Miller won individual events to lead the UMBC men's track and field squad at the 2025 Darius Dixon Memorial Invitational.

Balde won the 300 meters with a time of 33.59, the third-best time in the America East Conference this winter.  Miller captured the 500 meters in 1:03.71, the second-best time in the conference.

Senior Jaeden Burke placed fourth in the 300 meters (34.56) and 18th in the 200 meters (22.20).

Senior Zachary Taylor and sophomore Sofiane Compaorg placed fifth (2:28.54) and seventh (2:29.24) in the 1,000 meters, respectively.

Freshman Justin Banks placed sixth in the mile with 4:10.58, the 16th-best time in the league this season.

Freshmen Weston Carr and Joseph Ensor performed well in the 800 meters. Carr placed 12th in 1:53.61), and Ensor was right behind in 14th (1:53.78). Both were top 15 performances in the league this winter.

Ethan Hart placed sixth in the Shot Put (16.25m), and freshman Xavier Gooden moved into the AE top 10 with an effort of 13.89 meters.