February 20, 2022
Women's Track and Field Tied for First After Opening Day at NEC Indoor Championships
Central Connecticut finds itself tied atop the team standings at the Northeast Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships following the opening day at Ocean Breeze Track and Field Facility in Staten Island, NY. Central finished the opening day of competition with three medal-winning performances.
The Blue Devils are tied with Sacred Heart with 24 points.
MEET INFORMATION
NEC T&F CHAMPIONSHIP HEADQUARTERS (M | W) | SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Location: Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex | Staten Island, NY
TOP PERFORMANCES
- 60m Hurdles - Freshman Alissa Hurd was CCSU's top finisher clocking a 9.72 in the first heat of the day and placing 13th overall.
- 60m Dash - Freshman Livvy Pizzitola ran an 8.03, clocking the 11th-fastest time in the prelims.
- 400m Dash - Sophomore Magnalen Camara qualified for Monday's final, clocking a 58.94, the fourth fastest time in the prelims.
- 800m Run - Sophomore Ashley Dana qualified for Monday's final, turning in a 2:21.35 to qualify with the fourth-best time.
- 200m Dash - Camara ran a 25.89 to earn a top-10 time in the prelims on Sunday.
- 3000m Run - Junior Angie Rafter won the event in 9:52.56, edging out teammate sophomore Brooke Morabito (9:56.74).
- Long Jump - Sophomore Aaliyah Walker won bronze for CCSU with a leap of 5.31m.
UP NEXT
The championships continue on Monday with the weight throw beginning the day at 9:15 a.m.
