STATEN ISLAND, NY – Allie Riches and Savanna Marcantonio took first place finishes to lead the Rider University women's track and field team in the Gotham Cup, at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex Friday. Karissa Watson and Mariah Stephens added second place finishes, while Khalin Hemmingway and Natya Glasco contributed third-place finishes.

Riches claimed first place with a mark of 3.65m in the pole vault, while Marcantonio finished first in the high jump with a mark of 1.60m.

Watson took second in the long jump with a 5.36m mark, Mariah Stephens took second in the triple jump with a 11.53m mark. 

Hemingway finished third in the 60m hurdles with a time of 9.05, while Glasco took third in the shot put (12.68m).

Quotes & Notes
"We had some strong performances today highlighted by the field events. Riches picked up another win and ECAC qualifying mark in the pole vault, Marcantonio won the high jump again this week, and Stephens had a big breakthrough to finish second in the triple jump." 
 
"We had some other good races on the track that resulted in PRs and strong performances. We need to use this weekend as a springboard for some big performances next week."– Rider Head Coach Bob Hamer
 
-Allie Riches earned an IC4A qualification after her 3.65m mark on the pole vault.