LEWISBURG, PA and PRINCETON, NJ – The Rider University Men's Track and Field Team competed at Day 1 the Bison Outdoor Classic and the Larry Ellis Invite on Friday.

At the Bison Classic, Tamrat Snyder and Richie Castaneda earned IC4A qualifications for the 1500 after their respective times of 3:48.05 and 3:53.30. Snyder's 3:48.05 time is the #4 Rider record.

At Larry Ellis, Chris Bagnell earned an IC4A qualification with his #9 Rider record 59.41m mark in the javelin.

Quotes and Notes
"We had a great day of racing today at Bucknell. This is a big meet on our schedule and the team delivered today."

"Snyder ran a great 1500 tonight. He is racing so confidently right now. He has been closing really well and you need to do that if you expect to compete for wins in big races."
 
"Castaneda and Strain also were really good tonight. They both made huge steps forward today. I'm really excited for them." -Rider Head Coach Bob Hamer
 
The Broncs return to action to close out the Bison Outdoor Classic and the Larry Ellis Invite on April 16^th.