Freshman Noah Igbinoghene finished seventh in the men’s triple jump with a mark of 15.24m/50-0 in only his second appearance of the season Sunday, Feb.25, achieving the best performance in the SEC indoors for an Auburn freshman in the last two decades.
A dual-athlete for football and track and field, the freshman was primarily a return specialist for the Tigers during the 2017 season. Igbinoghene was fourth in the SEC with 24 kicks returned for 571 yards, averaging 23.8 yards a return, good for sixth-best in the SEC for yards per return.
He also contributed in a minimum capacity outside of special teams, with six catches for 24 yards and one rush for 11.
Freshman @Noah_Igbo9 places seventh in the triple jump with a leap of 15.24m/50-0! It's the best performance by an AU freshman in the event at SECs in the last two decades! #WarEagle | #SECITF18 pic.twitter.com/xoUp601sSz
— Auburn Track & Field (@AuburnTFXC) February 26, 2018
Auburn will have another crowded receiving corps next season. Along with Igbinoghene, all key receiving contributors will be returning from the SEC West division championship team.
Newcomers Anthony Schwartz, Matthew Hill and Seth Williams will also make the competition tough come spring practice on Thursday. Once enrolled at Auburn, Schwartz will join Igbinoghene on the track team.
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