Women's Track & Field Opens Season At UNH

(Durham, N.H.) - The Southern New Hampshire University Women's Track & Field Team opened its Spring 2021 outdoor season at UNH on Saturday.

Members of the SNHU Men's Cross Country team also had a chance to compete, running in either the 1,500 meters or 5,000 meters, untimed.

When and Where: April 3, 2021 – Durham, N.H. (Reggie Atkins Track & Field Facility)
Results: No Team Scoring

Junior Meghan Stroh (New Fairfield, Conn.) competed in both the 100m and 200m events on Saturday. She finished in third place in the 200m final in a wind-aided 26.91 seconds.
Freshman Marisa Shiland (Sherman, Conn.) was the top SNHU finisher in the 1500m race in 5:02.17.
Another newcomer, freshman Kelsey Seamans (Methuen, Mass.) turned in the best time in the 3,000m in 10:45.27.
Junior Ashley Corcoran (East Longmeadow, Mass.) gave the 3000 Steeplechase a try on Saturday (11:35.81).
Freshmen Emma Hallet (Billerica, Mass.) and Sydney Eccleston (Swanzey, N.H.) tied for best high jump among SNHU athletes (1.45m).
Among throwers, team-best totals were freshman Laila Bunnitt (Lewiston, Maine) in the shot put and discus, while junior Theresa Spear (Westerly, R.I.) turned in the best hammer throw.
Freshman Tori Limone (Stoneham, Mass.) had the best javelin throw among her teammates.

Members of the SNHU Men's Cross Country team also had a chance to compete, running in either the 1,500 meters or 5,000 meters.
Sophomore J T Gulick (Norwalk, Conn.) ran a 4:18.02 in the 1,500m to lead SNHU. Junior Alex Boedeker (Attleboro, Mass.) had the fastest time for 5,000m at 16:04.05.
Athletes from Division 1 America East programs - UNH, Vermont, and Maine competed Saturday. In addition to SNHU, Southern Maine took part in Durham.
The SNHU athletes are working toward the Northeast-10 Championships, which will be held May 6-8 in Springfield, Mass.

Southern New Hampshire will return to action at a meet hosted by Brandeis University next Saturday, April 10.

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