APSU Track and Field Competes in Texas Meets

Governors' athletes set personal bests at Texas State and Texas Relays events.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 4:33am

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The Austin Peay State University (APSU) track and field team had a successful trip to Texas, with senior Amani Sharif winning the long jump at the Texas State Bobcat Invite and several other Governors athletes setting personal bests at the two meets.

Why it matters

APSU's track and field program is an important part of the university's athletic department, and strong performances at high-profile events like the Texas Relays can help raise the profile of the team and the school.

The details

At the Texas State Bobcat Invite, Sharif posted a 5.98-meter leap in the long jump, matching her season-best mark. Teammate Denim Goddard finished fourth in the long jump with a personal-best 5.91-meter jump, and senior Emma Tucker had a PR in the shot put with a throw of 13.5 meters.

  • The APSU track and field team competed at the Texas State Bobcat Invite and the Texas Relays on April 3-4, 2026.
  • The team will next compete at the Tennessee Invitational in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 10-11, 2026.

The players

Amani Sharif

A senior on the APSU track and field team who won the long jump at the Texas State Bobcat Invite.

Denim Goddard

A member of the APSU track and field team who set a personal best in the long jump at the Texas State Bobcat Invite.

Emma Tucker

A senior on the APSU track and field team who set a personal best in the shot put at the Texas State Bobcat Invite.

Austin Peay State University (APSU)

The university that fields the track and field team that competed in Texas.

Texas State University

The host of the Bobcat Invite meet where some APSU athletes competed.

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What they’re saying

“APSU's track and field team had a great showing in Texas, with several athletes setting personal bests. This will give them momentum heading into the Tennessee Invitational next weekend.”

— Head Coach Valerie Brown

What’s next

The APSU track and field team will compete at the Tennessee Invitational in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 10-11, 2026.

The takeaway

APSU's track and field program continues to show improvement, with several athletes setting personal bests at high-profile meets in Texas. This should give the team confidence and momentum as they prepare for the Tennessee Invitational and the rest of the outdoor season.