TOWSON, Md. – Towson University cross country and track and field head coach Mike Jackson announced the addition of 13 student-athletes that will compete for the Tigers during the 2017-18 season.

The new Tigers represent five states/districts and include one international student-athlete.

"This is one of our more diverse recruiting classes, as it covers many event areas of need," said Jackson. "It's extremely exciting to have top-notch in-state athletes, as well as others from the surrounding states and countries. Our coaching staff has done another great job in finding student-athletes that fit our program as we look to take things to the next level. I am confident that they will help us have another special season and reach our team goal of getting to the NCAA Championships!"

Here's a look at the newest members of the cross country/track and field teams:

Stephanie Bateky | Freshman | Jumps/Multi
Hometown: Germantown, Maryland
High School: Northwest
Personal Bests: Long Jump (18'2"), High Jump (5'4"), Triple Jump (36'11")

Maria Bravo | Freshman | Throws
Hometown: Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
High School: Ridgefield Park

Zellie Charles | Junior | Jumps/Sprints
Hometown: Marigot, Dominica
High School: North East Comprehensive School
Previous School: Essex Community College
Personal Bests: Long Jump (19'6"), High Jump (5'7")
NJCAA silver medalist in the long jump

Druex Collins | Junior | Sprints
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
High School: Woodrow Wilson
Previous School: Prince Georges Community College

Briana Gamble | Freshman | High Jump
Hometown: Sparrows Point, Maryland
High School: Sparrows Point Senior

Ivonna Hoskins | Freshman | Sprints
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
High School: Baltimore City College

Deandra James | Sophomore | Sprints/Hurdles
Hometown: Fairmount Heights, Maryland
High School: C.H. Flowers
Previous School: Arkansas Pine Bluff

T'Reyah Johnson | Sophomore | Sprints
Hometown: Fort Washington, Maryland
High School: Oxon Hill
Previous School: Long Island University
Personal Bests: 400m (56.89)

Paige Keefer | Freshman | Long Sprints
Hometown: West Babylon, New York
High School: West Babylon
Personal Bests: 400m (56.15), 600m (1:32.49), 800m (2:07.95), 1000m (2:59.49), 1500m (4:45.63),
USATF Long Island Co-Outstanding athlete, HS National Champion as part of the SMR relay (800 leg)

Christina Riggins | Freshman | Jumps/Sprints
Hometown: Bel Air, Maryland
High School: C. Milton Wright
Personal Bests: 100m (11.97), 200m (25.01), Long Jump (18'4"), High Jump (5'2"),
2017 2A Long Jump Champion

Phontavia Sawyer | Junior | Throws
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
High School: First Colonial
Previous School: Virginia State
Personal Bests: Shot Put (50'0"), Discus (134'7"),
2017 CIAA Shot Put Champion

Lauren Woods | Junior | Sprints/Hurdles
Hometown: Sandy Springs, Maryland
High School: Sherwood
Previous School: Delaware State

Tiffany Woods | Junior | Sprints
Hometown: Sandy Springs, Maryland
High School: Sherwood
Previous School: Delaware State