NEW YORK, NY– The Rider University Women's Track and Field team wrapped up competition at the Armory for the RU Scarlet Knight Open. 

Gabby Vetere was able to break into the Rider top three in the pole vault with a 3.53m mark at the RU Scarlett Knight Open. The freshman vaulter has been able to break her previous mark in every meet this season, breaking her previous PR of 3.45m. 

Rider also got another impressive outing from Samantha Kamara, who finished fourth overall in the event with a 13.20m throw. 

Mariah Stephens was again able to find success on the weekend as she had a pair of ECAC/IC4A qualifying times in the 60H (8.72) and the 60m(7.82) hitting her second and third PR's on the weekend. 

QUOTES AND NOTES

"Gabby Vetere had another really good day in the vault today. She moved to #3 all-time for Rider. She has been getting better every week and she is really making great progress. I am excited for her championship season."

"Kamara had a big throw in the shot put to start the day off for us. She has been making great progress as well this year."- Rider Head Coach Bob Hamer 

-Rider is back in action Feb 18th and 19th as they get set for the MAAC Indoor Track and Field Championships.

ECAC/IC4A Qualifiers
60     7.82   Stephens
60H  8.72  Stephens  (trials)