2008 Woodie Awards
Track runs well at Big East meet
Dan Ollquist '10
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: Sports
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The Providence College Mens' and Womens' Track teams raced against some of the nation's best runners last Saturday, Feb. 17, and Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Big East Championships. As usual both teams delivered a strong performance. The meet, which consisted of all 16 Big East Conference teams, took place in Akron, Ohio and showcased some of the finest runners in the nation.
The women's team had one of its best showings ever at the Big East Championships, by placing seventh overall with a total of 46 points.
"We were very happy with the results," said Head Coach Ray Treacy. "We performed well in areas where we expected to and even got a few pleasant surprises along the way. This was one of the best the women's team has ever done at the Big East's."
One of the "pleasant surprises" that Treacy was referring to was the second-place finish in the distance medley. The Friar women have done well in the event all year, but few expected them to place second out of 16 teams.
As for individual dominance, the usual suspects stood out for PC. Graduate student Aine Hoban gave the women their only first-place finish, by winning the 5,000 meters. She also placed second in the 3,000 meters. In addition to Hoban, a slew of other Friars ran well, including senior Meghan Owen who placed fourth in the 1,000 meters and sophomore Katie Dicamillo who placed fifth in the 3,000 meters and sixth in the 5,000 meters.
Although not placing as high as the women's team, the men also proved their worth. The squad placed ninth overall with 39 points but had a number of first-place performances. Senior Martin Fagan continued his dominance by winning the 3,000 meters, while junior Max Smith owned the mile, winning the event with relative ease.
Fagan and Smith, who have been the backbone of the men's team this winter, were aided by a number of other impressive showings. Junior Ahmed Haji finished fifth in the 5,000 meters, while freshman Hayden McLaren finished seventh in the 1,000 meters.
The women's team had one of its best showings ever at the Big East Championships, by placing seventh overall with a total of 46 points.
"We were very happy with the results," said Head Coach Ray Treacy. "We performed well in areas where we expected to and even got a few pleasant surprises along the way. This was one of the best the women's team has ever done at the Big East's."
One of the "pleasant surprises" that Treacy was referring to was the second-place finish in the distance medley. The Friar women have done well in the event all year, but few expected them to place second out of 16 teams.
As for individual dominance, the usual suspects stood out for PC. Graduate student Aine Hoban gave the women their only first-place finish, by winning the 5,000 meters. She also placed second in the 3,000 meters. In addition to Hoban, a slew of other Friars ran well, including senior Meghan Owen who placed fourth in the 1,000 meters and sophomore Katie Dicamillo who placed fifth in the 3,000 meters and sixth in the 5,000 meters.
Although not placing as high as the women's team, the men also proved their worth. The squad placed ninth overall with 39 points but had a number of first-place performances. Senior Martin Fagan continued his dominance by winning the 3,000 meters, while junior Max Smith owned the mile, winning the event with relative ease.
Fagan and Smith, who have been the backbone of the men's team this winter, were aided by a number of other impressive showings. Junior Ahmed Haji finished fifth in the 5,000 meters, while freshman Hayden McLaren finished seventh in the 1,000 meters.