PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) athletics department countdown continues with track & field's Gayon Evans (Clarendon, Jamaica) receiving honors at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

In June, the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) acknowledged NCAA Division I student-athletes who earned the organization's All-America honors. Evans was recognized by the organization by earning an Honorable Mention nod in two separate events.

She earned the honorable mention for her performances in the 100 and 200 meter dashes at the NCAA Championships. She wrapped up her collegiate career with a 19^th place finish in the 100 meter dash and 21^st place finish in the 200 meter dash, earning her accolades among the best runners in the nation.

Prior to Eugene, Evans dominated in the 100, 200 and 400 meter dashes and made numerous assists in relay races. In the span between March and June, Gayon won five individual races and helped in a relay win.

All of those efforts from the regular season paid off with qualifications to the NCAA Preliminaries in Jacksonville, Fla. this past May. Of the eight Hawks who attended, Evans was the lone UMES athlete to advance to Eugene after a 12^th place finish in the 100 meters and a 9^th place finish in the 200 meters.

This summer, Evans ran two races, the 100 and 200 meter dashes, at the Jamaica Athletics Administration Association (JAAA) National Senior Trails. In the 100 meter dash, she placed fifth in the first heat while earning a time of 11.50 seconds. In the 200 meter dash, Evans finished sixth in the final race with a time of 23.68 seconds, both against some of the best runners in the world.

2013-14 UMES Top Moment Countdown Schedule

Moment #1: Friday, August 29

Moment #2: Thursday, August 28

Moment #3: Wednesday, August 27

Moment #4: Tuesday, August 26

Moment #5: Monday, August 25

Moment #6: Friday, August 22

Moment #7: EVANS ACKNOWLEDGED AT NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Moment #8: SIMON'S RECORD-BREAKING SEASON

Moment #9: BULL & CAMPBELL EARN NATIONAL AWARDS

Moment #10: LONG'S GAME-WINNER OVER GEORGE MASON

Moment #11: ALVARADO & BUJA NAMED ALL-AMERICA

Moment #12: UMES CLAIMS FIFTH STRAIGHT MEAC GSR TITLE

Moment #13: VEVERKA SHATTERS PROGRAM RECORD

Moment #14: COLLINS & RENS ERAS BEGIN

Moment #15: SOFTBALL MAKES ESPN DEBUT

The 2013-14 UMES athletic season was a memorable one filled with incredible moments, championship performances and individual achievements on and off the playing field. To make way for the 2014-15 season, UMES athletics will count down 15 top moments from a year ago, based on subjective opinion by UMES administrative staff, coaches and student-athletes. The list not only recognizes academic commitment and winning, but also the spirit and pride infused into the campus. A new moment will be revealed each weekday, counting down to the start of competition for the year on Friday, August 29th.

For complete recaps, results and news of Hawk athletics, please visit www.umeshawks.com.