Monmouth Men and Women Lead After Day One of MAAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships
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LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ -- The Monmouth men’s and women’s track teams are atop the MAAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships following the first day of competition at the Rider University Track and Field Complex. The Hawks' men squad holds a 74-55 lead over second place Iona, while the Monmouth women’s team holds a 101-46 lead over Rider.
Rounding out the men’s scoring were third-place Manhattan (48), fourth-place Rider (31), fifth-place Saint Peter’s (12), sixth place Marist (9) and in seventh Canisius (4). Rounding out the women’s scoring were third-place Manhattan (45.5), fourth place Quinnipiac (29), fifth place Iona (28), sixth place Saint Peter’s (13.5), seventh place Marist (7), eight place Canisius (2) and in ninth Niagara (1).
Events of the Day:
In the women’s javelin Monmouth’s Kelsey Reese set a new MAAC Record with a throw of 50.08M, breaking the previous record of 45.04M. She beat the second place finisher by 11 meters and also earned herself a No. 25 national ranking in the event.
In the men’s long jump Saint Peter's Isaiah Harris continues his stellar career with another first place finish. He won with an effort of 7.21M followed closely by Monmouth’s Liam Vogt with a jump of 7.19M.
In the men’s 4x800 Monmouth claimed a first place finish and new MAAC record with a time of 7:27.43 beating the previous set by Rider in 2012 of 7:35.99. Monmouth’s relay was lead by Andrew Langille, Domenick D’Agostino, Alex Leight and anchored by Dylan Capwell.
In the men’s hammer throw Love Litzell continues his stellar season with a final throw of 57.50M good enough for a first place finish.
In the women’s 4x800 Monmouth takes another first place finish with a time of 8:58.73. The relay team was composed of Abby Baker, Zoya Naumov, Jenna Cupp and Tionna Garner.
In the women’s pole vault Monmouth takes the first three finishes lead by Lauren McDonald’s winning vault of 3.55M.
In the 3000M steeplechase Iona claims the top spot in both the men’s and women’s race. For the men Xavier King took the top finish with a time of 9:10.42 while for the women Maya Rehberg set a new MAAC record of 10:31.48 with her first place finish.
In the men’s javelin Monmouth took the top 4 places lead by McLean Lipschutz with a new MAAC record of 68.49M. He was followed by teammate Vincent DuVernois with a throw of 66.71. Both continue their national rankings of No.8 and No. 12 respectfully.
In the 10,000M Iona takes both the men’s and women’s top finisher. Jake Byrnes wins with a time of 30:32.02 followed by teammate Kieran Clements at 30:45.14. For the women Tara Jameson wins with a time of 36:27.47.
In the women’s long jump Monmouth’s Mariah Toussaint was the top finisher with a new MAAC record of 6M just edging the previous record of 5.92M.
In the women’s hammer throw Manhattan’s Lydia Wehrli won with an effort of 57.47M setting a new MAAC record on the day beating the previous record of 53.82M.
Events resume at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 4th. For live results throughout day two of the 2014 MAAC Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships, click here.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
The MAAC, headquartered in Edison, N.J., consists of 11 member institutions in 2014: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Manhattan College, Marist College, Monmouth University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Saint Peter's University and Siena College. For more on the conference please visit,www.maacsports.com. Follow the MAAC on Facebook and Twitter: @MAACSports. Follow MAAC Indoor Track & Field on Twitter using the hashtag #MAACTF.
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