Saint Francis University's women's track and field team is set to compete in the NEC Outdoor Championships in Connecticut. Last year, the women's team secured fourth place at the championships with 121 points, while the men's team finished fifth. The team's success includes outstanding individual performers like Clark Gulycz, the NEC men's shot put champion, and several athletes earning medals in various events. This year, athletes are primed and aiming to improve on last season's results.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Francis women's team finished fourth at the NEC Championships last year with 121 points.
  • The men's team achieved fifth place with 91 points in the same event.
State of Play
  • The Red Flash recently completed the Red Flash Invitational, marking the end of their regular season.
  • Saint Francis athletes collectively achieved 66 top 5 finishes and 21 event wins during the season.
What's Next

The focus now shifts to the NEC Championships, where athletes like Claire Henry and Rylee Nicklas aim to repeat or exceed their top performances and contribute to the team's overall standing. There is an expectation for both teams to display significant improvements and earn more points than last year.

Bottom Line

The upcoming NEC Championships present an opportunity for Saint Francis University to build on last year's successes. With a competitive roster and recent strong performances, the teams are poised for a potentially better finish this year.