Lady Bleu Devils put their best foot forward at NAIA Indoor Nationals

Ta'nijal Matthews handing off the baton to second leg Laila Johnson in the women's 4x400 meter relay preliminary. Photo Credit: J'Brionne Helaire
Ta'nijal Matthews handing off the baton to second leg Laila Johnson in the women's 4x400 meter relay preliminary. Photo Credit: J'Brionne Helaire
March 7, 2026

Gainesville, Fla. — The Dillard University women's track & field team competed against the nation's best at the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, highlighted by solid performances in the 200 meters and the 4x400-meter relay.

 

In the women's 200-meter preliminaries, Tatiana Clay and Tori Burton represented the Bleu Devils on the national stage. Clay recorded a time of 25.43 in her heat, while Burton followed with a mark of 25.67 in her respective preliminary race.

Dillard also competed in the women's 4x400-meter relay, where the team of Ta'nijal  Matthews, Laila Johnson, Karlise Davison, and Tatiana Clay delivered a strong performance. The quartet recorded a season-best time of 3:56.25 in the preliminary round.

 

Competing at the national championships provided valuable experience for the Bleu Devils as the program now turns its focus toward the upcoming outdoor track & field season. With the season opener being the Sean Brady Opener held at Southeastern in Hammond, LA on March 14.

 

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