AMHERST, MASS. -- Rhode Island men's track and field won the third straight Atlantic 10 Outdoor Title after claiming the 2023 crown Sunday. The Rams won their sixth straight conference crown dating back to 2020, finishing 24 points ahead of the competition. Head coach Trent Baltzell was named Coach of the Year for the second straight outdoor season.
Complete Results
Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championship (22/22 Events Scored)
1. Rhode Island 172
2. George Mason 148
3. VCU 138
4. Davidson 105
5. UMass 73
6. Saint Louis 47
7. La Salle 40
8.Loyola 39
9. Fordham 34
10. George Washington 26
Sunday Champions
- Tristen Howard won the 100 meters in a personal-best time of 10.48 seconds. It was his first career Atlantic 10 crown.
Highlights from Competition
- The 4x100m relay team placed second in 40.64 seconds.
- Tyler Rubush medaled in the 1500 meters after finishing in 3:45.80 for bronze.
- Jarrett Young was runner-up in the 400 meters, claiming silver in 46,89 seconds.
- Barry Ndeh was seventh in the 400 meter hurdle final in a personal best time of 54.00 seconds.
- Rhody had two of the top three finishes in the 200 meter, with Jarrett Young claiming second in 21.41 seconds and Jolon O'Connor finishing third (21.49 seconds).
- The 4x800m relay team placed second in 7:28.83.
- Orion Joyner finished second in the triple jump with a leap of 50; 4.75".
In the Heptathlon
- The Rams had three of the top four finishes in the heptathlon, with Ryan Tona claiming silver (6926 points), Devin Donahue placing third (6502 points), and Wyatt Lamell claiming fourth (5859 points).
Up Next
The Rams compete at the New England Championship next weekend, starting Friday, May 12.
