The UMass Lowell River Hawks men's and women's track and field teams are gearing up for the outdoor season with confidence after a strong indoor performance. The men, coming off their title as America East Indoor Champions, are motivated to reclaim their spot at the top after a third-place finish last year. Senior Jan Wouter van den Akker and junior Brandon Riley emphasize the team's ambition of achieving a triple crown, while the women's squad seeks to transform individual successes into improved team results. They will kick off their outdoor season at the Raleigh Relays and are excited to compete for conference titles on their home track.

By the Numbers
  • The men's team had 14 medalists across 13 events during the indoor championships.
  • Graduate Fleur Balogh de Galantha achieved a gold medal in the pentathlon with 3,496 points.
State of Play
  • The men's team has won back-to-back America East Outdoor Championships in 2023 and 2024.
  • The women's team finished eighth in last year's outdoor championships but aims for better results this season.
What's Next

The River Hawks will begin their outdoor campaign at the Raleigh Relays on March 26-28 and will host multiple meets, including the America East Outdoor Championships on May 9-10. Both teams expect to grow through competition in high-level events throughout the season.

Bottom Line

With a strong focus on teamwork and strategy, the River Hawks are positioned to capitalize on their indoor successes as they pursue championship goals this spring. Their competitive spirit and home-field advantage could yield significant results in the upcoming outdoor season.