The University of Maine men’s and women’s track and field teams both had stellar days when they took on The College of the Holy Cross last weekend.
The Black Bears set 21 personal bests on the day, including four facility records and wins in 18 out of 34 events. The men’s team came out with a 98-81 victory while the women took down the Crusaders 95-85.
Men’s team takes home victory
Second-year Asaad Hicks was a huge part of UMaine’s performance, taking first place in the long jump and high jump. Hicks’ high jump of 6’5.5” set a new facility record.
The Black Bears dominated the jumping events, taking the top three spots in the long jump and the top six spots in the high jump. Third-year Julian Hubbard took first place in the triple jump, ahead of two more Black Bears to sweep the event.
Fourth-year thrower Wilson Adams dominated the weight throw, earning a season-best with his first place finish.
Holy Cross dominated the relay events, taking first place in both the 4×400-meter relay and the 4×800-meter relay.
First-year sprinter Mozai Nelson took home first place in a pair of sprinting events, first earning a personal best in the 60-meter dash before winning the 200-meter run with a time of 22.95 seconds.
Second-year Levi Frye recorded a personal best in the one mile with a 4:16 clip.
Women’s team narrowly takes win
The women’s side was also successful, as their throwers led them to their narrow victory.
Third-year Robyn McFetters set a new facility record with her first place finish in the weight throw. Third-year Emily Boardman and second-year Ashley Donohoe took second and third in the event, respectively.
Donohoe had another strong meet, taking first place in the shot put. First-year Rachel Bergeron took home second place in the event.
The triple jump was dominated by the Crusaders, with Alexa Eldracher taking first place. They also took second and third in the event.
Second-year UMaine runner Teal Jackson impressed in the 200-meter run, winning for the Black Bears. Third-years Jaclyn Masters and Katelyn Guilmette took second and third, respectively.
The Black Bears will be back in action on Feb. 14 when they travel to Boston for the Valentine’s Invitational meet.