Women’s Track & Field Strong at Villanova Invitational

STATEN ISLAND, NY- The Rider University Women's Track and Field team had an excellent showing at the Villanova Invitational Saturday. The Broncs came out strong in the 400m as Hailey Palmer finished fourth with a time of 56.66. Jordan O'Neill finished third in the 1 mile run with the time of 4:52.46.

In the field events, Natya Glasco finished second in weight throw at 17.45m and Samantha Kamara finished fifth at 16.52m. In the shot put, Glasco and Chika Efobi went 4-5 on Staten Island. Glasco led the Broncs with a 13.55m mark, Efobi placed fifth with a 13.50m mark. In the pole vault, Gabrielle Vetere finished fourth with a mark of 3.55m and Kianna Tucker finished 8th with the mark of 3.40m. Savanna Marcantonio finished second in the high jump at 1.60m.

Quotes & Notes
"We had a really strong meet tonight. I am really happy with the effort and competitiveness in this high caliber meet. We had a bunch of Top Ten marks to go with ECAC qualifying marks. We took a big step forward tonight."

"Hailey had a huge race in the 400. She almost broke the school record. She is such a fierce competitor. Every time she steps out there you will get a great effort."

"Vetere and Tucker were really good in the vault today. This was a very competitive women's vault with a challenging opening height. They both rose to the occasion." - Rider Director of Cross Country, Track & Field Bob Hamer

Top Ten Marks
#2 400m 56.66 Palmer
#3 PV 3.55m Vetere
#4 Mile 4:52.46 O'Neill
#5 PV 3.40m Tucker
#7 SP 13.50m Efobi
#9 800m 2:16.71 Spencer
#9 60H 8.89 Thunig

ECAC qualifiers
60m 7.80 Stephens
60H 8.79 Stephens
8.89 Thunig
400m 56.66 Palmer
Mile 4:52.46 O'Neill
WT 17.45m Glasco
16.52m Kamara