The Canisius men's and women's outdoor track teams wrapped up their regular season on April 25 at the Cardinal Classic in Pittsford, N.Y. Their performance at the UB Alumni Invite showcased their talent, with two athletes securing first-place finishes and several top-10 placements. Notably, Joe Pivarunas excelled in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 9:32.02, while freshman Jaxyn Mahoney similarly impressed in the 800-meter, finishing at 1:51.13. The women's team also performed strongly, highlighted by Ella Krumpek's second-place finish in the 1,500-meter.

By the Numbers
  • Joe Pivarunas finished the 3,000-meter steeplechase in 9:32.02.
  • Jaxyn Mahoney clocked 1:51.13 in the 800-meter, claiming first place.
  • Ella Krumpek finished the women's 1,500-meter in 4:48.33 for second place.
State of Play
  • Canisius recently achieved two first-place finishes and 11 top-10 finishes at the UB Alumni Invite.
  • The outdoor season culminates at the Cardinal Classic before the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships.
What's Next

The team is set to compete in the 2026 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships on May 9-10 at Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, Md., looking to build on their recent successes.

Bottom Line

The conclusion of the regular season highlights the Canisius track team's strong performances and sets the stage for future success at the upcoming conference championships.