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February 18, 2008

For Immediate Release

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Northeast-10 Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

Robert Liekweg, UMass Lowell (So., Salem, N.H.) - Won the 55 meter hurdles at the Tufts University Stampede with a time of 7.81 seconds. Also placed second in the 400 meter dash in 50.69 seconds and eighth in the pole vault, clearing 11' 3.5''.

Northeast-10 Women’s Track Athlete of the Week

Gillian Mundry, UMass Lowell (Sr., Methuen, Mass.) – Finished seventh in the 55 meter dash (7.61 seconds) at the Tufts University Stampede. In addition, placed third in the long jump (16’11.5” and sixth in the triple jump (34’1.5”).

Northeast-10 Men’s Track Freshman of the Week

Kevin Gill, Stonehill (Fr., Brockton, Mass.) - Took top honors in the 1000 Meter Run with a time of 2:28.65 at Tufts Stampede. Set a new school record for the fastest time by a freshman. Also automatically qualified for the New England's and IC4A's.

Northeast-10 Women’s Track Freshman of the Week

Angela Miller, Stonehill (Fr., Brockton, Mass.) - Was one of four members in the 4x 200 team to set a new school record at Tufts Stampede with a time of 1:51.35.

Northeast-10 Men’s Field Athlete of the Week

John Brinley, Southern Connecticut (Jr., East Hartford, Conn.) - Placed second in the weight throw at the Lafayette Rider Winter Games with an NCAA provisional qualifying throw of 58'6.75".

Northeast-10 Women’s Field Athlete of the Week

Jacqui Barrett, UMass Lowell (So., Woburn, Mass.) - Won the shot put at the Tufts University Stampede with a season-best throw of 42' 9.75, marking her third shot put tile of the season.

Northeast-10 Men’s Field Freshman of the Week

Cory Murray, UMass Lowell (Fr., Methuen, Mass.) - Won the shot put at the Tufts University Stampede and provisionally qualified for the NCAA Championship in the shot put. Threw for a season-best distance of 54' 2.75, which currently ranks ninth on the Division II list.

Northeast-10 Women’s Field Freshman of the Week

Bethany Staiti, UMass Lowell (Fr., Barre, Mass.) - Placed third in the shot put at the Tufts University Stampede with a throw of 39' 1.75''.

Weekly Honor Roll:

Nicolena Asaro, Saint Rose (Sr., Minisink Valley, N.Y.) - Established a school record in the weight throw at the Rider/Lafayette Winter Games. Broke the 12-year old mark by over two feet with a toss of 36 feet, 2.8 inches to take 19th in the event.

Roman Henry, Southern Connecticut (Sr., Brooklyn, N.Y.) - Won the 500 meter run at the Lafayette Rider Winter Games with a time of 1:04.10.

Larry Johnson, Southern Connecticut (Sr., Stratford, Conn.) - Finished third in the 60 meter dash at the Lafayette Rider Winter Games with a time of 6.90 seconds.

McNeil Johnson, Southern Connecticut (Jr., East Hartford, Conn.) - Finished second in the 500 meter run at the Lafayette Rider Winter Games with a time of 6:10.33.

Amanda Carnevale, Stonehill (Sr., Stony Point, N.Y.) - Was one of four members in the 4x 200 team to set a new school record at the Tufts Stampede with a time of 1:51.35.

Ashley George, Stonehill ( Fr. , Seekonk, Mass. ) – Was one of four members in the 4x 200 team to set a new school record at Tufts Stampede with a time of 1:51.35.

Keith Gill, Stonehill (Sr., Brockton, Mass.) - Finished first after registering a time of 1:53.64 in the 800 Meter Run at the Tufts Stampeded.

Katrina Harkins, Stonehill (So., Derry, N.H.) - Was one of four members in the 4x 200 team to set a new school record at Tufts Stampede with a time of 1:51.35.

Daniel Newton, Stonehill (Fr., Reading, Mass.) - Registered a 43’7” throw in the Shot Put to claim a new school mark at the Tufts Stampede. Earned sixth place in the event.