Purrier, Checovich Pace Wildcats In Terrier Invitational

Friday, January 26

Boston, Mass.

12 PM

University of New Hampshire

John Thomas Terrier Invitational

1/26/2018 10:28:00 PM | Women's Track & Field

BOSTON – The University of New Hampshire track and field teams are in action this weekend at the Terrier Invitational hosted by Boston University. In day one of the competition, several Wildcats shined in their respective disciplines.

Senior Elinor Purrier (Montgomery, Vt.) took second place in the 800m run, finishing in two minutes, 4.53 seconds. She finished just 0.2 seconds behind the first place runner, and just 0.51 seconds behind her personal best in the event. Her time ranks second in the NCAA in the event.

In the 60m hurdles, senior Emma Checovich (North Hampton, N.H.) took first with a time of 8.91 seconds. She just beat out the second place runner by 0.09 seconds and her own person record by 0.9 seconds. Checovich also competed in the long jump and had the fifth longest jump at 17 feet, nine inches.

Senior Shelby Strickland (Kennebunk, Maine) took third in the high jump with a 5'7" jump. It was just a half inch shorter than her personal best. In the pole vault, senior Kari Murnane (Byram N.J.) took third with a 11'6.25" vault.

The men's and women's teams will be back in action on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Terrier Invitational and also in a home meet at Paul Sweet Oval.

FROM THE COACH:
"We're excited about Elle [Purrier] running that excellent time in the 800, and very excited about how our jumpers and hurdler performed. Really looking forward to our team round into form as we start to move into the championship part of the season coming up soon."

--Coach Robert Hoppler