Track Wraps Up at ECACs

Matt Battaglia finished fifth in the 800.

Men's Track and Field | 3/4/2017 4:48:00 PM

Men's results | Women's results

ITHACA, NY – The Nazareth track and field squads wrapped up the indoor season on Saturday at day two of the ECAC Championships held at Ithaca College.

On the men's side, Nick LaBarbera and Matt Battaglia turned in season-best performances in their respective events for fifth place finishes.  LaBarbera finished the 400-meter run in 49.74 for fifth place.  In a jam packed 800-meter run, with five runners at 1:56 or better, Battaglia clocked a 1:55.97 to place fifth.

Also competing for Nazareth was Tyler Hancock who finished 10th in the weight throw at 14.60 meters (47 feet, 10 and 3/4 inches).

For the women, Emily Soeder picked up a sixth place finish in the high jump with a mark of at 1.56 meters (5 feet, 1 ¼ inches).

Rounding out the day for Nazareth was Samantha Goble who ran to a 12th place finish in the 800 (2:22.99).
 
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Players Mentioned

Matt  Battaglia

Matt Battaglia

Middle Distance
5' 10"
Senior
Tyler Hancock

Tyler Hancock

Throws
6' 4"
Junior
Nick LaBarbera

Nick LaBarbera

Sprints
6' 0"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Matt  Battaglia

Matt Battaglia

5' 10"
Senior
Middle Distance
Tyler Hancock

Tyler Hancock

6' 4"
Junior
Throws
Nick LaBarbera

Nick LaBarbera

6' 0"
Junior
Sprints