The University of Maine men’s and women’s track and field teams travelled to the University of New Hampshire (UNH) for a meet with the host school, the University of Vermont (UVM) and Bowdoin College. Both teams took third place finishes on the day, but performed well in field events.

Mens’ team falls

UNH won the men’s meet with 182 points, followed by UVM, UMaine and Bowdoin in fourth.

The Black Bears were led on the day by first-year Connor Harris, who took second place in the high jump and second in the triple jump.

First-year sprinter Mozai Nelson had himself a day as well, taking first place in the 55-meter dash and second place in the 200-meter dash.

UMaine’s 800-meter relay took second on the day, paced by second-years Lucas Bourget and Levi Frye.

The Wildcats took first and second in the shot put, with second-year Michael Shannon taking first with a 48-11.50 and first-year Nicholas Ritzo taking second.

Wildcats take down women’s team

The standings were the same for the women’s side as on the men’s, with UNH taking first, UVM second, followed by UMaine and Bowdoin.

Throwing events were where the Black Bears received most of their points for the women’s side.

Second-year UMaine thrower Ashley Donohoe took first in the shot put, while first-year Rachel Bergeron took home a fifth place finish.

Third-year thrower Emily Boardman took first in the hammer throw for the Black Bears.

Third-year UNH runner Lauren Perrodin dominated the sprinting events, taking first place in the 55-meter dash and the 200-yard dash, the latter of which she just barely edged out second-year UMaine Teal Jackson by .08 seconds.

UVM shined in the 1000-meter run, taking the top three spots. They were led by third-year Hilary Rawding, who finished in a blazing 2:55 to lock up the first spot.