Marshall Track & Field Shines at Liberty Invitational

Herd athletes set personal records and lead the Sun Belt Conference in multiple events

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Marshall Track & Field opened its final meet before the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships with an impressive display at the Darius Dixon Invitational, hosted by Liberty University. The Herd compiled several personal records, including senior Markayla Moore's 19.74 meter throw to win the women's weight throw - a new PR and the 2nd-best mark in program history, which is also 2nd-best in the SBC. Marshall is currently in over 30 Top-10 spots in the SBC Performance List.

Why it matters

This strong performance by the Marshall track and field team highlights their competitiveness heading into the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships. The Herd's ability to set personal bests and rank highly in the conference standings demonstrates their depth and talent, which could translate to a successful postseason run.

The details

The Herd compiled several personal records at the Darius Dixon Invitational, including senior Markayla Moore's 19.74 meter throw to win the women's weight throw - a new PR and the 2nd-best mark in program history, which is also 2nd-best in the SBC. Other notable performances included Justin Lipscomb winning the men's 3K with a PR time of 8:19.09, and the men's 60m hurdles and 60m dash events seeing multiple Herd athletes advance to the semifinals.

  • The Darius Dixon Invitational was held on February 14, 2026.

The players

Markayla Moore

A senior on the Marshall track and field team who won the women's weight throw with a new personal record and the 2nd-best mark in program history.

Justin Lipscomb

A Marshall track and field athlete who won the men's 3K with a personal record time.

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What’s next

Day two of the Darius Dixon Invitational begins at 8:30 a.m. on February 15, 2026 with the Women's High Jump.

The takeaway

Marshall's strong performance at the Darius Dixon Invitational, with multiple personal records and top conference rankings, positions the Herd as a formidable contender heading into the Sun Belt Conference Indoor Championships.