BOSTON – The UConn Northeast Challenge hosted a handful of America East track and field programs last week with UAlbany compiling the best finish among rival #AETF teams.
The Great Danes placed second behind host UConn in women’s team scoring and third in men’s team scoring. UMass Lowell’s men’s team finished first at Merrimack.
Here are the week #5 awards:
#AETF Weekly Award Winners – April 20
Female Track Performer of the Week
Emily Mackay, Binghamton – Gr., Distance, Endicott, N.Y.
- Won the 800-meter race at Bucknell.
- Mackay’s 2:04.47 run ranks atop the conference leaderboard and top-20 in Division I.
- This is her first weekly award of outdoor season after earning a league-high four during indoors.
Male Track Performer of the Week
Dan Schaffer, Binghamton – Gr., Distance, Endicott, N.Y.
- Won the 1,500m at Bucknell, slashing a facility record.
- He ran a 3:40.89 which also is the fastest in the conference this season.
- This is his second Outdoor Track Performer of the Week honor of the season.
Female Field Performer of the Week
Shelby Bigsby, UAlbany – Sr., Throws, Montclair, N.J.
- Won the discus with a conference-best 166’9” throw.
- Also finished second in the shot put behind a 47’5.25” heave.
- This is her first #AETF honor of the year.
Male Field Performer of the Week
James Kotowski, UMass Lowell – Fr., Javelin
- Broke his own school record in the javelin at Merrimack.
- Kotowski’s javelin traveled 225’1”, earning him first place.
- This is his second Performer of the Week award.
2022 #AETF Weekly Award Winners
Mar. 23 – Female Track: Dominique Clarke, UAlbany; Male Track: Nicardo Blake, UAlbany; Female Field: Shiana Galette-Rowe, UAlbany; Male Field: Robert Blue, UAlbany
Mar. 30 – Female Track: Izzy Giesing, UMass Lowell; Male Track: Dan Schaffer, Binghamton; Female Field: Lauren Quann, UNH; Male Field: Anthony Clavette, Hartford
April 6 – Female Track: Dee Denis, UAlbany; Male Track: Marty Dolan, Binghamton; Female Field: Leann Nicholas, UAlbany; Male Field: James Kotowski, UMass Lowell
April 13 – Female Track: Caitlyn Bobb, UMBC; Male Track: Derek Holmes, UMass Lowell; Female Field: Martina Nkwantah, UMass Lowell; Male Field: Patrick Pang, UMass Lowell
April 20 – Female Track: Emily Mackay, Binghamton; Male Track: Dan Schaffer, Binghamton; Female Field: Shelby Bigsby, UAlbany; Male Field: James Kotowski, UMass Lowell
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