Rhode Island College junior Steven Doss (West Warwick, R.I.) and freshman Shamus Culhane (North Kingstown, R.I.) were recognized by the Little East for their respective performances at the NEICAAA …
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Rhode Island College junior Steven Doss (West Warwick, R.I.) and freshman Shamus Culhane (North Kingstown, R.I.) were recognized by the Little East for their respective performances at the NEICAAA Championship, held at The Track at New Balance on Feb. 2-3.
The Anchormen finished 14th (27 teams) with a team score of 23.0. The University of Rhode Island won the meet with a team score of 199.0. The event was comprised of mostly Div. I competition.
Doss was named both the Little East Men’s Track Athlete of the Week and Rookie Track Athlete of the Week. He finished first in the 200m (21.42; new program record) and 11th in the 4x400m relay (3:25.25). His time in the 200m ranks No. 2 in the nation and No. 1 in New England. The 4x400m relay is No. 6 in New England and No. 1 in the Little East. It is the third time this season that Doss has received the Athlete of the Week and the first time he was tabbed the league’s top newcomer.
Culhane was named the Little East’s Rookie Field Athlete of the Week. He placed 13th in the weight throw (15.93m). It is the second time this season that he has received this award.
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at Boston University’s David Hemery Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11.
Graduate Melissa Mejia (Providence, R.I.) finished ninth in the weight throw as the Rhode Island College women’s indoor track and field team finished tied for 25th (27 teams) at the 2023 NEICAA Championship hosted by The Track at New Balance on Thursday and Friday.
Rhode Island College did not score as a team. UMass Amherst topped the field with 129.50 points.
The event was comprised mostly of Division I, II, and III institutions.
Graduate Melissa Mejia (Providence, R.I.) finished ninth in the weight throw (15.26m).
Sophomore Samantha Sainristil (Providence, R.I.) placed 10th in the weight throw (15.25m).
Sophomore Hayley Chartier (North Scituate, R.I.) finished 19th in the weight throw (13.21m).
Freshman Haley Oliver (Coventry, R.I.) finished 22nd in the mile (5:22.24).
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at Boston University’s David Hemery Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11.
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