NEW YORK, NY – Two groups from the women's indoor track and field team competed in separate events, with one group participating in the John Thomas Terrier Classic in Boston and the other competing at the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Open at the 168th Street Armory on Friday.

RU Scarlet Knights Open
Four Broncs finished in the top 15 of the 200m event finals with  Taylor Johnson leading the way placing fifth, Amari Pinkett (9th), Tamara Rawles (11th), and Hailey Palmer (12th). 

Reigning MAC Field Athlete of the Week, Mariah Stephens finished fifth in the 60m Hurdles event and 11th in the triple jump event finals.

Gabby Vetere had an impressive day breaking the program record in the pole vault event clearing 3.88m. 

The Broncs finished first in the 4x4 relay final event with Amari Pinkett, Hailey Palmer, Tamara Rawles, and Morgan Jean leading the way. The relay team not only took home first place but they also broke the program record finishing in 3:49.91.

Quotes and Notes
"I'm really excited for Gabby getting the Rider record in the pole vault. She has worked tirelessly at her craft and really developed a ton over her time. Every year she gets better and has been consistent weekly and weekly. It's a great accomplishment to break a Rider record and we are very proud of her. 

The women's 4x4 was awesome to close the meet winning and breaking the Rider record.   This group has been such a force this year and they are just sending out everything they've got every time they race. Morgan ran a great lead-off to put us in front and then Amari, Tamara, and Hailey just ran relentless and gritty legs the rest of the way. It's really exciting to see this group run every week." – Rider Associate Head Coach of Cross Country, Track & Field Brett Harvey

John Thomas Terrier Classic
In the 3000m event, Jordan O'Neill led the Broncs, finishing in 9:44.45.

Krisantha Spencer finished the 800m run in 2:16.93 and also ran a 3:00.8 in the 1000 event.

Quotes and Notes
"We had an ok day today. There were some ups and downs today. We did get a lot of effort in many events. 

Jordan ran a really nice tonight. She really battled through the middle to end with a nice result and an ECAC qualifier. 

Krisantha had a nice day doubling the 800 and 1000. She ran two really good race that should give her confidence moving forward." – Rider Director of Cross Country, Track & Field Bob Hamer

Up Next
The Broncs return to action on Feb. 7 when they compete at the Fastrack Invite hosted at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Center.