Lady Buccaneers close out season at HBCUAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Shreveport, Louisiana, May 1, 2026 – The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Lady Buccaneers capped off their 2026 season at the HBCU Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, held April 30–May 1 at Lee Hodges Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana.

All three Lady Buccaneers represented the program on the championship stage, including senior long jumper Aisha Sabur, who closed out her collegiate career in her final meet for UVI.

Day 1 featured a full slate of running events. Sophomore Londyn Hall and freshman Pilar Swinson both doubled up in sprints and hurdles. Hall recorded a time of 13.03 seconds in the women's 100-meter dash, finishing 15th overall. She would also fare well in the 200 meters, clocking 27.52 seconds and placing second in her heat.

Swinson notched a new personal best of 17.62 seconds in the women's 100-meter hurdles, capturing 8th place overall. She also made her season debut in the women's 100-meter dash, finishing 23rd.

Day 2 saw senior Aisha Sabur compete as the lone representative for UVI. Transitioning from sprinting to the long jump in her final season, Sabur recorded a 13th-place finish, closing her collegiate career with a strong showing and leadership example for the young squad.

The Lady Buccaneers would finish 10th in the final standings, while the Bleu Devils of Dillard University captured their fifth straight HBCUAC Title.

With solid performances across the board, the Lady Buccaneers wrapped up the 2026 campaign on a positive note—setting personal bests, matching season marks, and gaining valuable championship experience to build on in the seasons ahead.