LEXINGTON, Ky. – Bethune-Cookman sophomore Quamecha Morrison narrowly missed out on an NCAA national appearance on Friday, finishing 13^th in the high jump at the East Preliminary at the University of Kentucky.

Morrison did clear 5-10 ½ on her final try, but was pushed out of the top because she needed all three attempts to make the jump. She was unsuccessful in her three attempts at 5-11 ½.

The day starting promising for Morrison with a successful 5-6 ½ jump on her first attempt, then remaining alive with a 5-8 ½ jump.

"I told her that she is on the verge of greatness," B-CU Head Track Coach Donald Cooper said of Morrison. "She's an extremely talented young lady that is still putting it together. Finishing indoor and outdoor like this will make her become more consistent and coachable." 

Also on Friday, Kareem Fair competed in his second event, finishing 38^th in the 200 meter with a time of 21.26.  He finished 25th in the 100 on Thursday in 10.37.

"Great things are ahead for Kareem and Quamecha," Cooper said. "Proud of both their efforts today,"

Bethune-Cookman has two competitors slated for Saturday – Michael Tiller in the triple jump and Catoria Sirmons in the shot put.