Terriers to Host PL Challenge vs. Holy Cross on Sunday

Sunday, February 28

5 pm

Boston University

PL Challenge Vs. Holy Cross

Terriers to Host PL Challenge vs. Holy Cross on Sunday

February 26, 2021 | Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field

Live Results

NEED TO KNOW
Event: PL Track & Field Challenge vs. Holy Cross
Date & Time: Sun., Feb. 28 | Women, 12 pm – Men, 5pm
Venue: BU Track and Tennis Center
Twitter: @BUGameDay | @TerrierTFXC
Live Results: Lancer Timing

BOSTON - The Boston University men's and women's track & field teams will be back in action this weeking, hosting the Patriot League Track & Field Challenge vs. Holy Cross on Sunday.

The women's competition will begin with field events starting at 12pm and conclude with the 4x400m relay at 3pm. The men's competition is slated to begin at 5pm and conclude at 8pm.

"All I can say is it's good to be back!" said BU director of track & field and cross country Gabe Sanders. "The student-athletes have all been incredible in how they've handled the world over the past year, and I'm just happy that we've been granted this opportunity to don the scarlet and white uniform this weekend and be back in the competitive arena. I'm especially grateful that so many of our seniors will have a final opportunity to compete on their home track one more time. They've done a wonderful job leading our team in the trenches through these challenging times and they've continued to set the cultural tone for our program for years to come. This will be a great send off for them and an even better spring board heading into the outdoor season."

RETURNEES TO WATCH

Women

On the women's side, reigning Patriot League pentathlon champion Gillian Morrison will compete in the 60m hurdles, the long jump and shot put competition.
Senior Cecelia Gerstenbacher will be the top seed in the 60 meter dash while junior Alicia Thomas is seeded third.
Sophomore Noelani Phillips, sophomore Jaiden Ritter and senior Emma Montoya will all compete in the 200m dash as the top three seeds respectively.
Gerstenbacher, Montoya, Ritter and Thomas will later compete in the final event of the women's competition, the 4x400m relay.
In addition, 14 freshman will be making their debuts for the BU women's & field team.

Men

On the men's side, senior Nikolas Smith will compete in the 60m dash as the fastest seed. At last year's PL Indoor Championship, Smith advanced to finals in both the 200m and the 400m and finished eighth in both events.
Junior Ebruba Etta will race in the 60m dash as the number two seed.
Smith, Etta, sophomoe Axel Vajc and senior Haig Rickerby will all compete in the finale race on Sunday, the 4x400m relay.
In addition, 11 freshman will be making their debuts for the BU men's track & field team.

UP NEXT

Sunday's competition concludes the Terriers' indoor season and the teams will begin preparation for their outdoor season. Details on the outdoor schedule will be announced as soon as finalized. Scheduling decisions are made to ensure the health and safety of the BU campus and the greater Boston community.