Alcorn Track and Field Adds Four Transfers

LORMAN, Miss. – Alcorn State University cross country/track and field head coach Jimmy Joseph announced Thursday that transfers Dashana Gray, Christian Franklin, Charles Nnantah Jr., and Anthony Morgan will join the Braves for the upcoming 2021 season.

"With the addition of these student-athletes we look forward to being a very competitive team and continue growing in the right direction," said Joseph.
 
Dashana Gray • Louisiana State University • Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
A freshman transfer from Louisiana State University, Gray brings crucial range from the 400m dash to a 5K to the Braves' roster. She attended Dillard High and hails from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
 
"I feel Alcorn defines the journey I'm about to take for my life and I want to be a part of a community that not only nourishes my academic ability but also the physical part," said Gray. "Having a family that supports you in everything you do makes being away from home a little bit easier."
 
400m- 56.23
 
800m- 2:16.99
 
5K (Cross Country)- 20:19.25
 
Christian Franklin • University of Nevada-Reno • Las Vegas, Nev.
Making his way to Alcorn from the University of Nevada-Reno, the freshman transfer and Las Vegas product concluded a standout career at Valley High with five Nevada State Championship titles in the 800m, 1600m, 3200m, and two for cross country. Franklin also received recognition as the 2019-20 Nevada Gatorade Cross Country Runner of the Year.
 
"I chose Alcorn because I'm not just joining a team but a family," said Franklin.
 
800m-1:55.88
 
1600m- 4:25.72
 
3200m- 9:34.36
 
5K (Cross Country)- 15:35
 
Charles Nnantah • Lee University • Prescott Valley, Ariz.
A sophomore transfer from Lee University, Nnantah's efforts landed him a spot on the Flames' 2020 GSAC Indoor Track and Field Championship team. He will compete in hurdles and sprints for the Braves.
 
"I chose Alcorn because it has always been a dream of mine to run track at a Division 1 HBCU," said Nnantah. "Alcorn provided the best possible option where I can make this dream come to fruition and I'm very blessed to be here."
 
60mH- 8.94
 
110mH-14.98
 
300mH- 38.06
 
400m- 49.68
 
Anthony Morgan • Virginia Union University • Altamonte Springs, Fla.
Earning recognition as a two-time NJCCA All-American in the 4x400m relay at Coffeyville CC, Morgan joins Alcorn as a junior transfer from Virginia Union University.
 
"The reason I chose Alcorn State was because of the opportunity to be a part of a good track program that takes good care of their athletes and the academic program offered at the university," said Morgan.
 
200m- 22.44
 
400m- 48.36
 
The Braves begin their 2021 campaign on Jan. 15 at the UAB Vulcan Invitational.