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Doss, Oliver earn LEC awards

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Posted 1/25/23

Rhode Island College junior Steven Doss (West Warwick, R.I.) was named the Little East Men’s Track Athlete of the Week for his performance at the University of Rhode Island Invitational on …

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Doss, Oliver earn LEC awards

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Rhode Island College junior Steven Doss (West Warwick, R.I.) was named the Little East Men’s Track Athlete of the Week for his performance at the University of Rhode Island Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. 

Doss finished first in the 200m (22.18). His effort established a new program record. He is now ranked No. 8 in the nation and No. 1 in New England in that event. It was an individual event with no team scoring. The event was comprised of mostly Div. I competition.

In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at B.U.’s John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, Jan. 28 (10 a.m.).

Rhode Island College freshman Haley Oliver (Coventry, R.I.) was named the Little East Women’s Track Rookie of the Week for her performance at the University of Rhode Island Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 21. It is the third time this season that she has received this award.

Oliver finished 14th in the 800m (2:30.02) and 21st in the mile (5:28.22).  It was an individual event with no team scoring. The event was comprised of mostly Div. I competition.

In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at B.U.’s John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday, Jan. 28 (10 a.m.).

Sophomore Samantha Sainristil (Providence, R.I.) placed ninth in the weight throw as the Rhode Island College women’s track and field team competed at the URI Invitational on Saturday afternoon.

It was an individual event with no team scoring. The event was comprised of mostly Div. I competition.

Sainristil placed ninth in the weight throw (14.84m) and 18th in the shot (9.64m).

Freshman Amanda Hebert (Coventry, R.I.) placed 12th in the 3,000m (11:55.64).

Graduate Melissa Mejia (Providence, R.I.) placed 17th in the weight throw (12.83m).

Freshman Milana Melvin (Johnston, R.I.) finished 27th in the shot (7.78m).

  • Sophomore Rachael Mongeau (Cumberland, R.I.) finished 33rd in the mile (6:00.48).
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