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**HARRISONBURG, Va.** – The **James Madison University Dukes** showcased incredible skill and determination during the final day of the **Sun Belt Outdoor Track & Field Championship** at **Sentara Park**, highlighted by the standout performance of **Holly Mpassy**. Her efforts garnered 15 crucial points across three events, making her a pivotal figure for the Dukes.

### A Stellar Performance by Holly Mpassy

Receiving the final handoff in seventh place during the **4×400-meter relay**, Mpassy unleashed a remarkable surge, clocking a **52.41 split**—the fastest of any anchor leg in the competition. The relay team finished with a season-best of **3:42.38**, securing the fifth-fastest time in program history. Mpassy has now contributed to three of the top five all-time relay squads at JMU, further solidifying her legacy.

Additionally, Mpassy captured the **silver medal** in the **400-meter dash**, shattering her own school record with a time of **53.23**, narrowly missing first place to Southern Miss’ Kennedi Sanders, who finished at **53.22**.

Earlier in the day, Mpassy teamed up with **Kaia Putman**, **Faith Fuqua**, and **Kyndal Turner** in the **4×100-meter relay**, where they finished eighth with a time of **45.53**.

### Team Standings at the Championship

The team title was clinched by **Texas State** with an impressive **119 points**, followed closely by **Louisiana** with **108 points**, and **Southern Miss** at **97 points**. The Dukes concluded their championship journey with **30 points**, tying for **11th place** with **ULM**.

### Inspirational Words from Coach Delethea Quarles

After the event, **Director of Track & Field and Cross Country, Delethea Quarles**, exuded pride in her team’s accomplishments:

> “The **Sun Belt Championship** was absolutely amazing. The competition was at its best. Our seniors led our team with grace and grit, each scoring crucial points for the Dukes. Holly did an incredible job placing second in the 400-meter dash with another school record and elevating our relay team to third with a split of 52.41… I could not have asked for a better championship. Go Dukes!”

### Key Highlights from the Day’s Events

– **Sofia Terenziani** clinched a **fifth-place** finish in the **1,500 meters**, achieving a personal best of **4:27.62**, which added four points to the Dukes’ tally.
– **Ryann Bennett** made history by moving up to **third** in the school’s discus rankings with a throw of **45.06m (147-10)**, securing **seventh place** in the event.
– **Jordyn Henderson** crossed the finish line with a time of **13.82** in the **100-meter hurdles**, earning valuable points for the team.
– **Grace Mimnaugh** amazed with a personal best of **11.19m (36-8.5)** in the **triple jump**.

### Final Standings

Here’s how the final team standings shook out:

1. **Texas State** – 119
2. **Louisiana** – 108
3. **Southern Miss** – 97
4. **Georgia Southern** – 91
5. **Arkansas State** – 69
6. **South Alabama** – 68
7. **Coastal Carolina** – 63
8. **App State** – 50
9. **Troy** – 43
10. **Marshall** – 36
T-11. **ULM** – 30
**T-11. James Madison** – 30
13. **Georgia State** – 15

### What’s Next for the Dukes?

The Dukes now eagerly await the **NCAA East First Round** qualifiers, set to take place in **Jacksonville, Fla.**, hosted by **North Florida**. Additionally, the excitement continues as the **2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships** are scheduled for **June 11-14** at **Oregon’s Hayward Field**.

For more information on track events and updates, visit the [James Madison Athletics Page](https://jmusports.com).