BOSTON, MA – Natya Glasco highlighted a strong opening day at ECAC's for the Rider University Women's Track and Field team, earning All-East along with teammates Raisa Thunig and Keira Mansure.

Glasco had another solid performance in the weight throw with a 17.56m mark to take 3rd at ECACs.

The first All-East honor of the day went to Thunig, who hit a 5.41m mark to finish 6th in the Long Jump for the Broncs. 

Rider's strong work continued on the track as Keira Mansure finished 7th in the 5000m to claim her first All-East honor at ECACs. Mansure broke the Rider record in the 5K, finishing the race in 16:56.62. 

Quotes and Notes
"We had some really strong performances from the women today. We collected some All-East honors and even a Rider record." 

"Natya had a strong performance today finishing third in the weight throw. She's had a really good season, and she was rewarded with an All-East performance."

"Keira ran an outstanding race today to break the Rider record. She's been great this indoor season after struggling during her freshman year. It's a great lesson for everyone that you will experience adversity but if you battle through it, there can be big stuff on the other side." - Rider Director of Cross Country, Track & Field Bob Hamer

All East 
3rd WT 17.51m Glasco
6th LJ 5.41m Thunig
7th 5000m 16:56.62 Mansure