KINGSTON, R.I. - The Rhode Island women's track & field team finished the first day of competition at the Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track & Field Championship in sixth place.
Rhody scored points in four different field events while securing finals spots in the 800m and the 400m.
Highlights
- Megan Wood just missed the podium in the hammer, finishing fourth with a 174' 2" toss.
- Alyssa Yankee was just behind her in fifth place (170' 10") with a personal best effort.
- Katelyn Welsh cleared a season-best 12' 3/4" in the pole vault for a sixth-place finish.
- Lily Saul had the fastest time in the 800m prelims at 2:08.81. She was about three seconds ahead of the second-place runner in her heat.
- Sydney Federico ran a 55.84 to grab the eighth and final spot in Sunday's 400m Final. She was second in her heat.
- Norah Kobaly was eighth in the javelin throw (127' 5").
Team Standings
1. UMass - 45
2. VCU - 29
3. George Mason - 28
4. Dayton - 19
5. Loyola Chicago - 16
6. Rhode Island - 13
7. Richmond - 10
T-8. Davidson - 9
T-8. Duquesne - 9
10. Saint Louis - 8
11. La Salle - 5
12. Fordham - 4
St. Bonaventure —
St. Joseph's —
Up Next
The Atlantic 10 Championship will continue at George Mason Stadium on Sunday, May 4.
