The Daemen Wildcats men's and women's track and field teams are set to compete in the Blue Devil Invitational on Saturday, marking their last regular season meet before the ECC Outdoor Championships. This is the Wildcats' inaugural participation in this event. The women's team features standout performances from Patsy Oberholzer, who notched personal bests in the 5,000m and 1500m, and the 4x100m relay team that broke a school record. On the men's side, CJ Johnson achieved a program-record time in the 1500m, while Ethan Keating also set a personal best in the 5,000m.

By the Numbers
  • Patsy Oberholzer ran the 5,000m in 18:16.03 and the 1500m in 4:54.66, both personal bests.
  • CJ Johnson clocked a program-record 3:57.31 in the 1500m.
  • The 4x100m relay team ran a record time of 49.86 seconds.
State of Play
  • This is the Wildcats' final meet before the ECC Outdoor Championships next Thursday.
  • The team is looking to build momentum from recent performances with numerous personal records and a program-record celebration.
What's Next

Following the Blue Devil Invitational, the Wildcats will compete at the ECC Outdoor Championships, aiming to capitalize on their recent achievements and secure strong placements in various events.

Bottom Line

The Wildcats have demonstrated growing prowess this season, with multiple athletes setting personal and program records, positioning them well for upcoming championship competitions.