Turnipseed IV earned his first-career GSC Track Athlete of the Week award after setting a new school record along with posting a NCAA Division II provisional time at the Jud Logan Light Giver Invitational. The freshman competed in the 400 meter dash where he won his heat with a time of 47.94 seconds, which set a new school record. This is also the second-best time in the GSC and the 34th-fastest time in the country. He also was a part of the 4x400 team that finished second and set a school record with a time of 3:17.70.