May 18, 2009

PRINCETON, N.J. – Jessica Di Cicco’s quality performance in the 10,000m Run headlined the SJU women’s track & field team’s performance at the ECAC Championships this weekend.  Saint Joseph’s also had athletes compete in the 200m, 4x400m Relay and High Jump.

Di Cicco’s outstanding showing saw her come within just .62 of the 10,000m record at Saint Joseph’s.  She finished eighth with a time of 37:14.90, scoring the Hawks’ only point this weekend.

Nicole McMullen did double duty, anchoring the 20th-place 4x400m squad that consisted of Caitlin McGrath, Kierstin Quinn and Kristin Andrews with a time of 3:52.76.  McMullen placed 24th in the 200m Dash with a time of 24.69.

Senior Natalie Miller jumped 5-5 in the high jump to place 16th wrapping up her collegiate competition at ECACs.

200m
24. Nicole McMullen 24.69

10,000m
8. Jessica Di Cicco 37:14.90 (missed school record by .62)

4x400m Relay
20. Caitlin McGrath, Kierstin Quinn 3:52.76
Kristin Andrews, Nicole McMullen

High Jump
16. Natalie Miller 5-5