January 12, 2009

Northeast-10 Athletes of the Week For Contests Through January 11, 2009



Men's Basketball


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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Jason Westrol, Bentley (Jr., G, Brielle, N.J.) - During a 3-0 week that included two wins over first-place teams, averaged 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 2.7 steals. Shot 54 percent overall, made three of six three-pointers and knocked down nine of ten free throws. Had 19 points, 10 rebounds and six assists at Merrimack, 19 points (7-8 fg) and seven assists against Saint Michael’s, and 14 points and five rebounds against Saint Anselm.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Kyle Caiola, UMass Lowell (Fr., G, Parma, Ohio) - Posted averages of 21.3 points, five rebounds, 3.3 assists and two steals while shooting .594 from the field (19-32), .471 from 3-point range (8-17) and .857 from the free throw line (18-21) in a 3-0 week. Opened the week with 16 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals in a 76-65 win over Le Moyne; followed with 23 points and four rebounds while shooting 7-of-9 from the floor, 2-of-4 from long range and 7-of-8 from the line in an 81-70 win at Saint Rose. Closed the week with 25 points and five rebounds while shooting 7-of-10 from the field, 5-of-8 from 3-point range and 6-of-8 from the line in a 71-64 win at Pace.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Isiah Wallace, American International (Fr., G, Springfield, Mass.) - Averaged 17.3 points and 4.7 rebounds in a 2-1 week. Scored 21 points and grabbed five rebounds in a win at Southern Connecticut, netted 14 points with three boards in a win over New Haven and notched 17 points and six boards at Assumption.

Mike Baldarelli, Assumption (So., G, Sutton, Mass.) - In a 2-0 week averaged 16 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. In a win over Pace scored 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists and one steal. In a win over American International had 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and one blocked shot.

Savoy Fraine, Assumption (So., C, Grenada Hills, Calif.) - In a 2-0 week, averaged 13 points and five rebounds per game. In a win over Pace had 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots. In a win over American International had 14 points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocked shots.

Brian Tracey, Bentley (So., F, Bow Mar, Colo.) - Helped Bentley to three wins by coming off the bench to average 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, two steals and 1.7 steals. Shot 59 percent overall and made 15 of his 19 2-point FGA. Had 20 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals at Merrimack and 17 points and eight rebounds against Saint Anselm.

Jeff Manchester, Franklin Pierce (So., G, Gorham, Maine) - Averaged 15.3 points, four rebounds and 1.7 assists in a 3-0 week. Made 47.1-percent (16-34) of his shots from the field, including 52.2-percent (12-23) from three-point range, for the week. Matched a career-high with 24 points, hitting 6-of-12 three-pointers, to go with five rebounds and three rebounds in the win over Pace. Posted 16 points, hitting 4-of-7 three's, and three rebounds in the win at Saint Michael's.

Rimas Varanauskas, Franklin Pierce (Sr., F, Kaunas, Lithuania) - Averaged 13.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, two assists and 2.33 blocked shots in a 3-0 week. Made 43.3-percent (13-30) of his shots from the field, including 4-of-9 (44.4%) three-pointers for the week. Posted a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds to go with four assists and career-high six blocked shots in the win over Pace. Totaled 11 points in the win over Southern Connecticut and chipped in 14 rebounds and nine points in the victory at Saint Michael's.

Laurence Ekperigin, Le Moyne (Jr., F, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y.) - Tallied three double-doubles in averaging 18.7 points, 12.3 rebounds and two blocks per game in an 0-3 week. Opened the week with 13 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in a 76-65 loss at UMass Lowell. Registered 15 points and 11 rebounds in an 81-70 loss at Merrimack. Closed the week with 28 points (16 in the first half) and 16 rebounds (12 in the second half) in an 86-77 home loss to Stonehill.

Kevin Carr, UMass Lowell (Jr., G, Lancaster, Ohio) - Registered averages of 14.7 points, 4.3 assists and two steals in a 3-0 week. Highlights included a season-high 21 points and five assists while shooting 7-of-14 from the floor and 5-of-12 from long range in a 76-64 win over Le Moyne. Also chipped in 15 points in an 81-70 win at Saint Rose, as well as eight points and six assists in a 71-64 win at Pace.

Darren Ducnan, Merrimack (Jr., G, Briarwood, Mass.) - Averaged 17 points, nine assists, 2.3 steals, and four rebounds leading Merrimack to two wins in three games.

Darin Mency, Merrimack (So., G, Hagerstown, Md.) - Averaged 18 points and six rebounds leading the Warriors to a 2-1 week.

Cassius Chaney, New Haven (Jr., F, Old Saybrook, Conn.) - Averaged 14 points and 8.7 rebounds in three games this past week. Scored a game-high 17 points and added eight rebounds against American International. Had a double-double, 13 points and 11 rebounds, against Post and scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds in victory over Saint Rose.

Laurence McGhee, Pace (Jr., G, Linden, N.J.) - Averaged 14 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and three steals in three games. Scored 21 points, while adding two rebounds, four assists and five steals against Assumption. Tallied 15 points, six boards, four assists, and three steals against Franklin Pierce.

Greg Vetrano, Saint Anselm (Jr., G, Andover, Mass.) - Averaged 15.7 points per game, along with 2.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. Shot 42.5 percent from the field, including nine three-pointers.

Malcolm Williams, Saint Rose (Jr., F, Schenectady, N.Y.) - Averaged 14 points, 4.3 rebounds and three assists throughout a 1-2 week. Shot 60.0 percent (15-for-25) from the floor and was also 12-of-15 from the stripe. Tossed in a career-high 20 points in a 62-61 loss at New Haven and then contributed nine points, seven boards and three assists in an 81-70 setback versus UMass Lowell. Closed out the week with 13 points, three caroms and four helpers in a 76-72 triumph at Southern New Hampshire.

Matt Hall, Stonehill (Sr., G, Springfield, Mass.) - In a 2-0 week, averaged 15.5 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. In a win over Saint Anselm, had 12 points, six rebounds and three steals. In a win at LeMoyne finished with 19 points, two rebounds and two steals. In the two games, shot 55 percent from the field and committed just three turnovers.

Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: Senior Lew Finnegan (Lexington, Mass.) made eight steals against Saint Michael’s, breaking the Bentley single game record of 7 (Billy Holden, 1988, and Alexander Hall, 1991).

 


 

Women's Basketball

 

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Northeast-10 Player of the Week

Johannah Leedham, Franklin Pierce (Jr., F, Ellesmere Port, England) - Posted three 30-plus point outings in a 3-0 week, including 33.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.3 steals per game. Scored a season-high 37 points on 12-for-24 shooting from the field (5-10 three's) while converting 8-of-9 free-throws in win over Pace, adding seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Opened the week with 30 points, hitting 6-of-9 three-pointers, seven rebounds, four assists (one turnover) and three steals in win at Saint Michael's. Closed the week out with 33 points on 14-of-17 shooting from the field (3-5 three's) in win over Southern Connecticut, adding nine rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocked shots.

Northeast-10 Freshman of the Week

Megan Howard, Saint Anselm (Fr., F, St. Paul, Minn.) - Averaged 19 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, along with one assists and 1.3 steals per contest. Highlighted the week with a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double at Southern New Hampshire and a 20-point, 17-rebound double-double against No. 4 ranked Stonehill. Also shot 48 percent from the field.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Stacy Boisvert, American International (Sr., F, Agawam, Mass.) - Averaged 16.3 points and five rebounds per game in a 2-1 week. Scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds in a win at Southern Connecticut and netted 20 points with five boards at Assumption. Closed the week by scoring eight points in a win over New Haven.

Bethany Plasski, Assumption (Sr., G, Fall River, Mass.) - In a 1-1 week averaged 13.5 and two rebounds per game. In a game against Pace scored 10 points had three steals and two rebounds and one assist. In a win over American International had 17 points, two rebounds, and two steals.

Kelly Barrett, Bentley (Jr., C, Middle Village, N.Y.) - Shot 68 percent from the field while averaging 14.7 points and 7.7 rebounds during a 3-0 week. Had a career-best 20 points (7-10 fg) and eight rebounds at Merrimack, 14 points and 11 boards versus Saint Anselm, and 10 points against Saint Michael’s.

Kristy McLean, Bentley (Sr., G, Staten Island, N.Y.) - In three wins, filled the stat sheet with 16.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals a game. Shot 53 percent overall and 86 percent from the line. Recorded 19 points, 11 rebounds and four steals versus Saint Michael’s, 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists at Merrimack, and 15 points and five assists against Saint Anselm.

Jen Valente, UMass Lowell (Jr., F, Prospect, Conn.) - Posted averages of 18 points and four rebounds while shooting .649 from the field (24-37) and .500 from 3-point range (4-8). Opened the week with 14 points (7-12 FGs) in a 62-57 win over Le Moyne. Followed with a career-high 22 points (9-14 FGs, 4-5 treys) and five rebounds in an 84-79 loss at Saint Rose; and 19 points (8-11 FGs) and five rebounds in a 68-54 loss at Pace.

Amanda Shannon, Merrimack (Sr., G, North Andover, Mass.) - Averaged 15 points, four rebounds and three assists in three games.

Lauren Hood, New Haven (Sr., F, Ashland, Mass.) - Averaged 22.7 points per game while shooting 64.3 percent from the field and 60 percent from three-point range in a 2-1 week. Scored a game-high 27 points against American International. Had 23 points and six rebounds in the victory over Saint Rose.

Alysia Saunders, New Haven (Jr., F, Bronx, N.Y.) - Averaged a double-double, 14 points and 11.5 rebounds, in two games this past week . Had 12 points, 13 rebounds and one steal against Saint Rose. Tallied 16 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and one block in victory over Dominican.

Brittany Shields, Pace (Fr., F, Cold Spring, N.Y.) – Averaged 11.7 points and six rebounds, while shooting 58.3-percent from the field in a 2-1 week. Totaled nine rebounds along with six points in a win over Assumption. Recorded 16 points and two boards against Franklin Pierce. Tallied 13 points and seven rebounds in a win over UMass Lowell.

Justine Lyons, Saint Anselm (Sr., G, Reading, Mass.) - Averaged 13.3 points, one rebound, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals per game, while also knocking down six three-pointers for the week. Had a season-high 22 points at Southern New Hampshire and 18 points at No. 4 Stonehill.

Alexis Keller, Saint Michael's (Jr., G, Harrington Park, N.J.) - In a 1-2 week, averaged 13.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. In a 62-49 win over Merrimack, netted a game-high 26 points and pulled down eight rebounds.

Dana Brown, Saint Rose (Sr., G , Elmont, N.Y.) - Averaged 19.7 points and 2.3 rebounds during a 1-2 week. Hit 9-of-17 shots from beyond the arc and was 16-for-22 from the stripe as well. Finished with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists in a 65-63 loss at New Haven. Tossed in a season-high 25 points in an 84-79 win versus UMass Lowell. Contributed 13 points and a pair of boards in a 64-57 setback at Southern New Hampshire.

Lauren Revesz, Saint Rose (Sr., C, Pittsburgh, Pa.) -Averaged 18.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in a 1-2 week. Shot 47.6 percent (20-for-42) from the floor and 87.5 percent (14-for-16) from the stripe throughout the three contests. Wound up with 11 points, seven rebounds and two assists in a 65-63 setback at New Haven. Poured in a career-high 28 points on 9-of-15 shooting to go with five boards in an 84-79 win versus UMass Lowell. Had 16 points, seven rebounds and two dimes in a 64-57 loss at Southern New Hampshire.

Ashara Carrington, Southern New Hampshire (Jr., F, Marblehead, Mass.) - Shot 65.2 percent from the floor and averaged 12.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in a 3-0 week. Totaled 15 points and eight rebounds in a win over Saint Anselm, then registered 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting against Saint Rose.

Emily Rousseau, Stonehill (So., G, Biddeford, Maine) - Averaged 17.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in a 2-1 week. In a win over Molloy, had 21 points, five assists and four rebounds. Then in a win over Saint Anselm, dropped in six three-pointers en route to 20 points, three rebounds and three assists. Then had a team-best 12 points, four rebounds and three assists in a loss at LeMoyne. For the week, shot 51 percent from the field, including 47 percent from behind the arc.

Weekly Notes:

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL: Broke a pair of school records after defeating Southern Connecticut State University, 76-31, Tuesday night at Moore Fieldhouse. The Yellow Jackets 31 points allowed were the fewest ever in a conference game and the 45-point margin of victory is the largest-ever spread against a conference foe. The previous record for margin of victory against a conference opponent was 40, set when the Yellow Jackets defeated Quinnipiac, 86-46, January 22, 1996. The previous mark for fewest points allowed in a conference game was 33, which was achieved in a 52-33 win at Saint Anselm February 8, 2005.

FRANKLIN PIERCE: Junior All-American Johannah Leedham posted three 30-plus scoring outings last week, giving her 20 over her three year career at Franklin Pierce. She moved into second place on Franklin Pierce's career scoring list with her 33 points against Southern Connecticut State with 1,644 points, passing Juanita Brown, who scored 1,618 points from 1995-99. Leedham now trails only Shelia Lindsay, who netted 2,564 points from 1984-88.

SAINT ROSE:
When the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced its winners for the 2009 Superlative awards, eighth-year head coach Karen Haag received the Most Inspirational award among NCAA Division II mentors. Following Thursday's 84-79 win versus UMass Lowell, Haag recorded her 100th career victory at Saint Rose.

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE: Senior Stephanie Houghton (Manchester, N.H.) moved into 10th place on SNHU's career assist list Saturday, as she now has 247 for her career.

 


 

Ice Hockey

 

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Northeast-10 Player and Freshman of the Week

Pat O'Kane, Assumption (Fr., F, Hollis, N.H.) - In a 1-1 week scored four goals. In a win over Salve Regina, recorded a 'hat trick' including two short-handed goals in the final minute. Also had a goal in a game against UMass Dartmouth.

Northeast-10 Goalkeeper of the Week

Tyler Bilton, Saint Michael's (Sr., G, Penticton, British Columbia) - Leading the Purple Knights to a 2-0 week, totaled 74 saves. In a 4-1 win over Tufts University, set aside 31-of-32 shots, providing the team with their second straight victory.


Weekly Honor Roll:

Taylor Larsen, Assumption (Fr., F, Blackstone, Mass.) - In a 1-1 week had three assists. Recorded two assists in a win over Salve Regina. Added one more in a game against UMass Dartmouth.

Jay Stempniak, Franklin Pierce (Sr., F, West Seneca, N.Y.) - Scored a goal in the loss against Nichols.

Coleman Noonan, Saint Anselm (So., F, Norfolk, Mass.) - Netted two goals and two assists this past weekend. In the 3-2 victory over Bowdoin College, had his hand in all three goals with two helpers and the game-winning goal in the third period to snap the Hawks three game losing streak.

Pat Gallagher, Saint Anselm (Sr., G, Framingham, Mass.) - Set aside 49 out of 51 shots in the 3-2 victory over Bowdoin College. Made 22 saves in the first, 13 in the second and 14 in the third period.

Zach Gieszler, Saint Michael's (Jr., F, Fairbanks, Alaska) - In a 2-0 week, registered four points- one goal and three assists. In a 3-2 win over Connecticut College, scored a goal and added an assist.

Chris Healey, Saint Michael's (Sr., F, Salem, N.H.) - In a 2-0 week, scored three goals. Scored two goals in a 4-1 win over Tufts University.

 


 

Swimming & Diving


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Northeast-10 Men’ s Swimming Athlete of the Week

Egen Ouellette, Bentley (So., West Hartford, Conn.) - In a 151-87 win over Saint Michael’s, finished first in the 1000 freestyle (10:36.19) and the 100 free (50.22). Also helped Falcons close out the meet with a win in the 400 free relay (3:27.59).

Northeast-10 Women’s Swimming Athlete of the Week

Anne Kaduboski, Bentley (So., Dedham, Mass.) - In a victory at Saint Michael’s, finished first in both the 400 yard individual medley (4:51.77) and the 200 backstroke (2:14.28), extending her string of individual wins in dual meets to 30. Also helped Bentley capture the 200 medley relay in 2:00.48.

Northeast-10 Men’s Diving Athlete of the Week

No Nominations

Northeast-10 Women’s Diving Athlete of the Week

Tierney Carey, Saint Michael's (Sr., Newtown, Conn.) - Won both one-meter diving competitions - qualifying for the NCAA Championship in the process - in a dual-meet versus Bentley. Combined for 370.50 points in the two dives, including 215.85 in the second competition.

Northeast-10 Men’s Freshman of the Week

No Nominations

Northeast-10 Women’s Freshman of the Week

Eileen Mullowney, Saint Michael's (Fr., Burlington, Vt.) - Won a pair of freestyle races in a dual-meet versus Bentley, took the 200-yard freestyle (2:06.88, winning by nearly three seconds) and the 50-yard freestyle (26.43, winning by one-and-a-half seconds).

Weekly Honor Roll:

Kristen Thuerk, Bentley (Sr., Cheshire, Conn.) - Helped Bentley to a 133-108 win at Saint Michael’s by placing first in the 1000 yard freestyle (11:32.42) and the 500 free (5:38.18). Also swam a leg on the Falcons’ winning 400 free relay team, which posted a time of 4:01.62.

Aidan Warhall, Saint Michael's (So., New Haven, Conn.) - Won a pair of individual events in a dual-meet versus Bentley. Took the 400-yard individual medley (4:39.99, winning by more than six seconds), and the 200-yard butterfly (2:09.14, winning by more than nine seconds).

Weekly Notes:

BENTLEY: Anne Kaduboski extended her streak of individual wins in dual competition to 30 by touching first in both the 400 yard individual medley and the 200 backstroke.

SAINT MICHAEL’S: Senior diver Tierney Carey qualified for the NCAA Division II Championship with her performance in Saturday's dual meet at Bentley. She is just the third person (and first in more than 20 years) in school history to qualify for the championship, to be held March 11-14 in Houston, Texas.

 


 

Indoor Track & Field



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Northeast-10 Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

Ruben Sanca, UMass Lowell (Sr., Boston, Mass.) - Placed third overall and posted the fastest time in the country in the 3,000 meters at the Dartmouth Relays. Ran the course in 8:09.05 - just short of the school record of 8:07.57 - and helped UMass Lowell place second in the team standings behind the host Big Green.

Northeast-10 Women’s Track Athlete of the Week

Sharikka Finley-Moise, UMass Lowell (Jr., Lexington, Mass.) - Placed eighth overall - tops among Division II-III runners - in the 60 meter dash at the Dartmouth Relays with a time of 8.27 seconds. Also ran a 26.7-second leg on UMass Lowell's 4X200 meter relay team which took third overall (first among II-III teams) in 1:46.73.

Northeast-10 Men’s Track Freshman of the Week

Kevin Downing, New Haven (Fr., Meriden, Conn.) - Finished in second place in the 60 meter dash with a time of 6.96 in the finals at the Yale Intercollegiate Track Classic.

Northeast-10 Women’s Track Freshman of the Week

Cachet Chesson, UMass Lowell (Fr., Randolph, Mass.) - Placed sixth overall - second among Division II-III athletes - in the long jump with a distance of 16' 5.25''. Also ran a leg on UMass Lowell's 4X200 'B' team which placed eighth overall (third) in 1:50.03 and advanced to the semifinal round of the 60 meter dash with a time of 8.08 seconds (seventh/second) in the preliminary and 8.11 in the semifinal (11th/second).

Northeast-10 Men’s Field Athlete of the Week

Cory Murray, UMass Lowell (So., Methuen, Mass.) - Placed fourth overall and tops among collegiate throwers in the shot put at the Dartmouth Relays with a distance of 48' 2.5''.

Northeast-10 Women’s Field Athlete of the Week

Jacqui Barrett, UMass Lowell (Jr., Woburn, Mass.) - Placed second overall and tops among collegiate athletes in the shot put at the Dartmouth Relays. Threw for a season-best 45' 0.5'' and enhanced her NCAA Championship qualification to fourth on the Division II list.

Northeast-10 Co-Men’s Field Freshman of the Week

Shadedi Ali, UMass Lowell (Fr., Stoneham, Mass.) - Captured the high jump at the Dartmouth Relays, clearing 6' 8.0'' and led UMass Lowell to second place in the team standings.

Stenson Jean-Baptiste, Southern Connecticut (Fr., Stratford, Conn.) - Placed first in the long jump at the Yale Classic with a leap of 6.90 meters.

Northeast-10 Women’s Field Freshman of the Week

Bidemi Balogun, American International (Fr., Providence, R.I.) - Placed eighth in the weight throw with a distance of 12.86 meters at the 27th Yale Intercollegiate Track Classic.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Allen Bush, American International (So., Newark, N.J.) - Placed fourth in the long jump with a distance of 6.65 meters at the Yale Intercollegiate Track Classic.

Alex Joseph, American International (So., New Britain, Conn.) - Placed ninth in the long jump with a distance of 6.47 meters at the Yale Intercollegiate Track Classic.

Matt Blazon, UMass Lowell (So., Lowell, Mass.) - Sole Division II-III athlete in the Dartmouth Relays Heptathlon, placed fourth with 4,346 points. Placed among the top five (out of 10) in four of the seven events: first in the 60 meter hurdles (8.91), third in the 1,000 meters (2:46.99), fourth in the pole vault (11' 5.75'') and fifth in the shot put (32' 5.0'').

Donte Brown, UMass Lowell (So., Brockton, Mass.) - Placed second overall and first among U.S. collegiate runners in the 400 meter dash with a time of 49.08 at the Dartmouth Relays. Provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championship.

Haley Catarius, UMass Lowell (Jr., Marshfield, Mass.) - Placed seventh overall and tops among Division II-III athletes in the 800 meters at the Dartmouth Relays with a time of 2:19.50. Also ran a 59.4-second leg on UMass Lowell's 4X400 meter relay team which placed fifth overall (first among II-III teams) with a time of 4:10.71.

Charles Karam, Saint Rose (Fr., Clifton Park, N.Y.) - Contributed a third place finish in the 400-meter dash at the Crowell Open. Completed the race in 52.51.

Pat Cullen, Saint Rose (Gr., Hyde Park, N.Y.) - Broke the tape first in the 5,000-meter run and in the process established a school record with a winning time of 15:12.51 to lead the Saint Rose men at the Crowell Open.

Bethany Norris, Saint Rose (Fr., Guilford, N.Y.) - Contributed a top-five finish for Saint Rose at the Crowell Open. Took fourth in the 400-meter dash with a 1:05.51 clocking.

Joanne Smith, Saint Rose (Sr., Monroe, N.Y.) - Recorded the lone first place finish for Saint Rose at the Crowell Open. Won the 5,000-meter run after crossing the line in 20:38.83.

Diwani Augustine, Southern Connecticut (Jr., East Hartford, Conn.) - Finished second in the triple jump with a jump of 14.32 meters and took ninth in the long jump with a leap 6.44 meters at the Yale Classic.

Laura Brustolon, Southern Connecticut (Jr., Mystic, Conn.) - Won the 3000 meter run at the Yale Classic with a time of 10:27.78.

McNeil Johnson, Southern Connecticut (Sr., East Hartford, Conn.) - Claimed first place in the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 8.12 seconds at the Yale Classic.

Sasha Mathelier, Southern Connecticut (Sr., Freeport, N.Y.) - Ttook first place in the pole vault with a leap of 3.50 meters at the Yale Classic.

Nana Ocran, Southern Connecticut (So., Manchester, Conn.) - Took first place in the 60 meter dash with a time of 6.89 seconds at the Yale Classic.

Yvonne Perkins, Southern Connecticut (Sr., Danbury, Conn.) - Placed third in the weight throw at the Yale Classic with a toss of 15.25 meters and sixth in the shot put with a throw of 12.48 meters at the Yale Classic.

Joseph Poulsen, Southern Connecticut (So., Oxford, Conn.) - Won the 3,000 meter run with a time of 8:31.52 at the Yale Classic.