University of Connecticut Athletics
University of Connecticut
Collegiate Invitational
Men's Track Concludes Competition at New Balance Collegiate Invitational
2/25/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track and Field
Feb. 7, 2009
NEW YORK, New York - In day two of the Collegiate Invitational, the University of Connecticut men's track team enjoyed more success including a win in the pole vault college division by freshman Matt Alexander (Tolland, Conn.). Alexander took the top spot with a height of 5.10m (16-8.75) a new career high for the Husky freshman by .3m (0-11.25) and just a tenth of a meter off of a provisional qualification for NCAAs.
The men's high jump brought success for the Huskies as senior Marquis Thomas (Boston, Mass.) finished in fourth with a height of 2.09m (6-10.25) with senior Ellis Gaulden (Tallahassee, Fla.) finishing right behind him in sixth place with a height of 2.04m (6-8.25).
Once again, the 800m run was a great event for UConn. Junior Mike Rutt (Sinking Springs, Pa.) came in sixth overall with an NCAA provisional qualifying time of 1:50.23. Senior Brian Gagnon (Lowell, Mass.) finished 18th overall at 1:53.08.
UConn finished the meet with two first place finishes and another five top-10 showings in one of the nation's elite meets of the indoor track season. The meet was the final scoring meet the Huskies will participate in before the BIG EAST Championship on February 21 and 22.
Next weekend, the Huskies will return to action once again at the Armory for the Lafayette-Rider Invitational.
14. Connecticut 19.5 points
Day One
500m Dash
22. Kyle Edmonds 1:05.93
29. Steven Rochester 1:06.26
45. Chris Tomori 1:07.09
1000m Run
8. Dan Holst 2:28.26
29. Steve Iannaccone 2:33.42
Distance Medley
5. UConn 'A' 9:46.65
Shot Put
13. Andrew Dubs 16.63m (54-6.75)
23. Mike Alleman 15.66m (51-4.5)
28. Steve Johnson 15.10m (49-6.5)
42. Bryan LeBlanc 14.47m (47-5.75)
Long Jump College
1. Aaron King 7.53m (24-8.5)
37. Joe Staub 6.55m (21-6)
46. Ben Waruch 6.37m (20-10.75)
Long Jump Championship
16. Ellis Gaulden 6.92m (22-8.5)
Day Two
800m Run College
78. Sean Smith 2:01.22
84. David Macklem 2:13.41
3000m Run Championship
15. Will Sanders 8:16.12
800m Run Championship
6. Mike Rutt 1:50.23
18. Brian Gagnon 1:53.08
1 Mile Run Championship
18. Scott Johnson 4:12.13
High Jump Championship
4. Marquis Thomas 2.09m (6-10.25)
6. Ellis Gaulden 2.04m (6-8.25)
Weight Throw Championship
20. Patrick Sampson 16.41m (53-10.25)
30. Greg Manzolillo 14.80m (48-6.75)
Pole Vault College
1. Matt Alexander 5.10m (16-8.75)
10. Zach Meverden 4.65m (15-3)
Players Mentioned
