LC races at Widener

The Greyhounds put together a solid effort in wet conditions over the weekend at the Widener Invitational.

Freshman Maureen Wynne was the headliner for Loyola as she finished in second place in the 5000 meter run with a time of 18:30. She will look to continue her efforts in the upcoming Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference Tournament.

Following Wynne was freshman Megan Koren who came in 21st with a time of 19:25.

Junior Andrea Rovegno continued her superb season with another solid performance in the 1500 meter run. Rovegno crossed the finished line at the 4:35 mark good enough for third place.

Junior Michelle McVann placed in 24th with a time of 5:04.Earlier this month Rovegno was named MAAC women's track and field Performer of the Week.

"As far as runner of the week goes, it was an honor that I was not expecting," said Rovegno. "So far I have not been competing as well as I think I am capable, but there are still many races in which I hope to improve."

Freshman Nicole Gilhuley ran an outstanding 3000 meter steeplechase finishing in second with a time of 11:45. In the 800 meter dash, freshman Kelly Wolf came in 12th place with a solid time of 2:22.

"We had some strong performances in the 800 meter," said head coach Julie Culley. "The 800 meter girls are ready for their big breakout races, but unfortunately, yesterday's weather didn't yield those results."

Junior Jamie Humphrey ran well in the 100 meter dash with a time of 13:50 placing in 23rd.

"I was much happier with the team's performance at this meet compared to the Duke meet," said Culley. "Things are starting to come together in all events and we're hoping for a big finish in the next two weeks."

In the 4 x 400 meter relay the Greyhounds finished in eighth place out of 19 schools, with a total time of 4:12. Rovegno, Wolf, Jasmin Conner and Caroline Scott made up the Greyhound's relay team.

"I am pleased with the team thus far, but we have two more weeks to see some breakthrough performances," Culley commented. "Their fitness levels are high, they are ready for a few big races (and throws), but we just have to put it together to win."