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Central Connecticut State University Athletics
Alissa Hurd
Alissa Hurd
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Southbury, CT
  • High School:
    Pomperaug
  • Events:
    Jumps/Hurdles

Bio

Collegiate Personal Bests (TFFRS)

2023 Outdoor: NEC Co-Field Athlete of the Week 4/12... Second Team All Northeast Conference... Won the high jump at the UMass Flagship Opener, leaping for a collegiate best 1.70m. She also notched a best time in the 100m hurdles, finishing in 15.93... Earned silver in the high jump at the 2023 NEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a 1.61m effort... Finished out the season competing in the high jump at the 2023 IC4A/ECAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, leaping 1.63m to place tenth.

2022-23 Indoor: NEC Winter Academic Honor Roll... First Team All-Northeast Conference...3x Northeast Conference Field Athlete of the Week (1/10, 1/24, and 1/31)… Finished eighth in the 60m hurdles with a time of 9.64 at the Ramapo College Opener, notching a new career best... Won the high jump at the 2023 Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic, leaping for 1.65m... Won the high jump, leaping 1.65m, at the 2023 NEC Indoor Track and Field Championships. She also placed 14th in the 60m hurdles with a time of 9.80 to help her team to their second straight Northeast Conference title... Competed in the high jump at the 2023 Indoor IC4A/ECAC Championship, placing 12th after leaping for 1.60m.  

2022 Outdoor: All-Northeast Conference Second Team (High Jump)...Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team (High Jump)

2021-22 Indoor: Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll…

Before Central: Competed for head coach Diane Wright at Pomperaug High School. Was All-State in High Jump indoor and outdoor in her senior year. New England and National Qualifier. School record holder and SWC record holder with a jump of 5’6”. Placed first in the conference and was All-State for High Jump her junior year. 

News Mentions

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Women's Indoor Track Wins the NEC Winter Team Sportsmanship Award

The Central Connecticut women's indoor track and field team was announced the winner of the Winter Team Sportsmanship Award by the...

June 5, 2023

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Track and Field Concludes Season at the 2023 ECAC/IC4A Championships

Members of the CCSU track and field team concluded their seasons this weekend, competing at the 2023 ECAC/IC4A Championships in Fairfax, Va.,...

May 14, 2023

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Women's Track and Field Takes Second at NECs; Three Blue Devils Earn Major Awards

The Central Connecticut State women's track and field team placed second as a team, with 137 points at the Northeast Conference Outdoor Track...

May 7, 2023

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Track & Field Honors Seniors at Blue Devil Invite

Central Connecticut Women’s Track and Field hosted the Blue Devil Invitational today at the CCSU Track in New Britain, CT. Central honored...

April 28, 2023

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Women's Indoor Track & Field Coaching Staff Wins NEC Coaching Staff of the Year; NEC Announces All-Conference Teams

The CCSU Women's Indoor Track and Field Coaching Staff was named the Northeast Conference Indoor Track and Field Coaching Staff of the Year, it...

April 26, 2023

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Morabito Named NEC Track Athlete of the Week

After her performance at the Larry Ellis Invitational in Princeton, NJ, Brooke Morabito was named the NEC Women’s Track Athlete of the...

April 19, 2023

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Women's Track and Field Competes at UConn Northeast Challenge

CCSU women’s track and field competed at the UConn Northeast Challenge meet in Storrs, CT. Brooke Morabito also represented the Blue Devils...

April 15, 2023

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Rawles and Hurd Earn NEC Athlete of the Week Honors

After their standout performances at the UMass Flagship Spring Opener meet in Amherst, MA this weekend, Tamara Rawles and Alissa Hurd...

April 12, 2023

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Women's Track and Field Finishes Fifth at the Flagship Opener

CCSU women’s track and field took fifth place at the UMass Flagship Opener. The Blue Devils’ secured two first-place finishes,...

April 8, 2023

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Dana and Rawles Named Athletes of the Week by the NEC

After standout performances at the Raleigh Relays meet in Raleigh, NC this weekend, Ashley Dana and Tamara Rawles were selected as...

March 29, 2023

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Blue Devils Smash Records at Raleigh Relays

Today CCSU track and field competed at day two of the Raleigh Relays meet on Raleigh, NC. The Blue Devils have broken three program records at...

March 24, 2023

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Women's Outdoor Track and Field Tabbed First in Preseason Poll

The Central Connecticut women's track & field team was picked as the league favorite in the Northeast Conference's annual preseason poll...

March 21, 2023

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Dana Shatters Her Own School Record at Day One of the ECAC/IC4A Indoor Championships

Members of the CCSU women's track and field team competed today at day one of the ECAC/IC4A Indoor Championships hosted by Boston University...

March 4, 2023

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Hurd, Rafter Win Events To Put Women's Track & Field Atop NEC Standings After Day One

Rafter wins 3000m for third straight time, while Hurd captures high jump

February 19, 2023

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Rafter Takes Home Athlete of the Week Award

After her performance at the 2023 NEICAAA Indoor Championships in Boston, MA this weekend, Angie Rafter was selected as...

February 7, 2023

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Women's Track & Field Competes at Day One of NEICAAA Championship

Women's track and field competed at the 2023 NEICAAA Indoor Championships today at the TRACK at New Balance in Boston, MA.

February 2, 2023

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Hurd Wins High Jump At John Thomas Terrier Classic

Six top-10 finishes for the Blue Devils Saturday

January 28, 2023

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Women's Track & Field Takes Home Seven Top-Three Finishes at the Ramapo Opener

CCSU women's track and field took home seven top-three finishes at the Ramapo College Indoor Track and Field Opener. Ashley Dana and Angie Rafter...

January 20, 2023

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Distance Group Shines At UMass Flagship Invitational

Blue Devils capture three top-three finishes in 1,000, mile and 3,000

January 15, 2023

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Rafter and Hurd Take Home Athlete of the Week Awards

After an impressive showing at the Wagner College Invitational, in Staten Island, NY, Angie Rafter and Alissa Hurd were selected as...

January 10, 2023

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Women's Track & Field Snagged Four Top Three Finishes at the Wagner Invite

Central Connecticut women's track and field snagged four top three finishes at the Wagner College Invitational on Friday to kick off the 2023...

January 9, 2023