Kassen took first place in the 60m hurdles at the South Carolina Garnett Invitational last weekend, clocking in at 7.93, the fastest time in the GSC and the third fastest in Division II. He also won the high jump event with a mark of 2.05m, placing him on the provisional list and ranking 29th nationally this season. Kassen has been named the GSC Track & Field Athlete of the Week twice this season.