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Central Connecticut State University Athletics
Marquis Ward
Marquis Ward
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Hometown:
    Norwich, CT
  • High School:
    Norwich Free Academy
  • Position:
    Jumps

Bio

Collegiate Personal Bests:
High Jump: 1.92m
Long Jump: 6.67m 
Triple Jump: 13.58m

2017 Outdoor: Was an All-Rookie Team selection after setting a new personal record triple jump of 13.86 meters to come in fourth place at the 2017 Northeast Conference Championships...Also finished 11th and 13th in the long jump with a collegiate record and the high jump, respectively...Opened his outdoor season debut meet at the Black & Gold Invitational by winning the high jump with a personal best jump of 1.92 meters...Tabbed three third place finishes at the: Black & Gold Invitational (triple jump), UConn Northeast Challenge (high jump), UMass Pre-Conference Meet (triple jump).

2017 Indoor: Placed fifth in the high jump (1.92m) and triple jump (13.56m) at the Northeast Conference Championships, and seventh in the high jump...Was the triple jump runner up at the 35th Yale Collegiate Invitational with a season best leap of 13.58m.

Before Central: Named to the Connecticut All-State team...Was a two-time All-Conference selection.

News Mentions

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Men's Track and Field Earns NEC Honors

The Blue Devils were produced nine members to the all-conference lists.

June 2, 2017

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Make it Four, Men's Track Crowned 2017 NEC Outdoor Champions

CCSU was named the Northeast Conference Champions for the fourth consecutive season.

May 7, 2017

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Men's Track Shines Bright at UMass on Saturday, Take Home Three First Place Finishes

The Blue Devils won the 1,500, 400, and javelin events in their final regular season meet at UMass on Saturday.

April 29, 2017

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Willis Sets School Javelin Mark, Men's Track Competes at Northeast Challenge at UConn

Willis throws 62.52 meters to set new school record

April 15, 2017

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Men's Track Set for Weekend Competitions at Princeton, Rider & Miami U.

The men's outdoor track and field team will be representing CCSU at three different locations this weekend.

April 7, 2017

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Men's Track Opens Outdoor Season at Bryant Black and Gold Invitational

Gioielli wins 1,500 meter run, Alsont wins hurdles to pace Blue Devils

April 2, 2017

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Men's Indoor Track and Field Earn NEC Honors

Central men's indoor track received three all-conference honors for the 2017 season.

March 22, 2017

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Men's Track and Field Takes Home Seven Medals at NEC Championships

CCSU takes fifth at NEC Indoor Championships

February 18, 2017

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Raymond Takes Bronze In 3K at NEC Championships, Men's Track Sends 11 To Finals on Saturday

Senior Tyler Raymond led the way for Central, taking home bronze in the 3,000 meter run final on Friday.

February 17, 2017

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Men's Track Sets 10 Personal Records At David Hemery Valentine Invitational Saturday

Sophomore Richard Grudzwick recorded the top finish for the Blue Devils, placing fifth in the 500 meter run with a PR of 1:04.37, putting him at...

February 11, 2017

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Men's Indoor Track Competes at URI Coaches Tribute/Armory Track Invitational on Friday/Saturday

Blue Devils compete in two separate events over the weekend

February 4, 2017

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Alston leads Men's Track and Field at Joe Donahue Invite, Friday

The Central Connecticut men's indoor track and field team participated at the Joe Donahue Invitational Friday.

January 21, 2017

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Men's Indoor Track and Field Compete at Yale Invite and Nittany Lion Challenge

Blue Devils compete at the Joe Donahue Invite next weekend.

January 14, 2017