KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island women's track & field team had a successful first day competing at the NEICAAA Indoor Championship on Friday at The TRACK at New Balance. 

Through the opening events, the Rams were third in the team standings with 26 points. UMass (48.50) and Sacred Heart (34.50) had the top two spots locked up. 

Rhody's entries were highlighted by a first- and second-place finish in the weight throw. Erynn Field won the event with a 56' 1 1/4" toss and was followed by teammate Megan Wood (55' 9 1/4"). 

Highlights

• Sydney Federico qualified for the 500m final with the second-fastest prelim time (1:16.49). Amyah Santana was just 0.22 seconds away from qualifying, crossing the line ninth in 1:18.75.
• Corina Vidal had the second-best time in the 1000m prelim at 2:57.82. Madeline Till (3:01.31), Leyla Kvaternik (3:01.36) and Lindsay Turgeon (3:01.66) also secured their spots.
• The quartet of Olivia Skapczynski, Santana, Erin Hurley and Sofia Piccone finished second in the 4000m Distance Medley Relat at 12:01.80.
• Virsavia Goretoy finished a team-best ninth in the long jump with a mark of 17' 8" (ninth).
• Caroline Larkin led the Rams in the pole vault, clearing 11' 7 1/4" to place 11th. She was closely followed by teammate Sophie Hagymas (12th, 11' 1 1/2"). 

Up Next
The Rams will close out the event on Saturday at The Track at New Balance. Simultaneously, members of the team will be competing at the ECAC Championship, which begins on Saturday and ends Sunday, March 3.