Friday, May 2
Worcester, Mass.
9 a.m.
Bucknell University
vs
Patriot League Outdoor Championships
Lea's School Record & Bliss's Gold Medal in the Javelin Highlight First Day at PL Outdoor Championships
5/2/2025 8:04:00 PM | Women's Track and Field
WORCESTER, Mass.- Bucknell women's track & field recorded plenty of historic and notable events on the first day of the Patriot League Championships. Alexandra Lea collected first-place finishes in two preliminaries with a school record in the 400-meter dash, and Evelyn Bliss repeated as Patriot League javelin champion. Bucknell sits fourth with 37 points with six of 22 events scored.Â
Results
Bliss made it 2-for-2 winning gold medals in the javelin throw at the Patriot League Championships. The All-American simply blew away the competition, throwing 53.77m (176-5). The first place toss arrived in her fifth attempt. Bliss won the event by over 19 feet and became the first Bison since Meghan Quinn (2023 & 2024) to notch First Team All-Patriot League honors in back-to-back seasons. She joined Bison legend Maura Fiamoncini as the only Orange & Blue thrower to win multiple gold medals in the javelin. Fiamoncini won gold three times (2018, 2019, and 2021). Only the championships's cancellation by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 prevented her from winning gold four times.
Fiamoncini spoke about Bucknell's proud tradition as Javenell University, "It's exciting to see another javelin thrower earning multiple league championships - an excellent boost of momentum heading into the postseason."
"We came here and did what we meant to do," Bliss said. "We each came out strong and hard. As a group, I think we had great energy and that let us build off of each other. I was able to defend my title with my girls right behind me."
Bucknell's success in the javelin did not halt with Bliss. The nation's seventh-best group lived up to its press clippings. Brylee Tereska made the NCAA First Round the last two seasons and will head back for a thrice time after winning silver, throwing 47.92m (157-3). The mark earned Tereska her first Patriot League silver medal. She earned bronze in 2023. Madelyn Hudak displayed why non-stop grinding and work pay off. She placed fourth, throwing a personal best 44.19 (144-11). The throw moved her into tenth all-time in Bucknell history, displacing Tayler Siegrist's 144-1 from 2011.
"We wanted to capitalize early and the ladies did just that," said throws coach Ryan Protzman. "It was a strong competition but these ladies did a great job staying focused on what they could control. Super proud of this women's javelin group and their body of work this season. More to come."
"It feels amazing to be on the podium again, especially in such a competitive field," said Tereska. "The energy today was incredible - it pushed all of us to give our best on every throw. The focus and drive we have right now will carry us through to even more success and I'm excited to see what's ahead as we continue to build on this momentum. It was a fantastic day for the team with a first, second, and fourth place finishes and strong individual performances helping us rack up valuable points for Bucknell."
"I'm so proud to represent Bucknell alongside Evie and Brylee," said Hudak. Competing together and placing three in the top four is such a blessing. Graceful for this team, the support around us, and the opportunity to keep growing in this sport I love."
Alex Lea immediately made a splash, winning the 200-meter and 400-meter dash preliminaries. The rookie sprinted to a school-record 54.13 in the 400-meter dash. Her time obliterated Jess Bridle's 2016 time of 54.67. Lea entered the event second all-time (54.74) but now owns firm control of the record. Lea followed her 400-meter performance with a 24.14 time in the 200-meter dash.Â
"Incredible by Alex to break the school record in the 400," said Bucknell sprints coach Richard Alexander. "Today's goal was to get qualified for tomorrow. To accomplish that and obtain the school record is great. Hopefully, there is more to come tomorrow."
Bucknell's record sprinter and holder of nine school records, Meghan Quinn, attended the championships and offered her insight on the Bison's newest speedster:Â
"I'm so excited for Alex! She is such an incredible athlete and humble human. How iconic is it to hold a school record as a freshman!! It is amazing to come back and witness continued success in the sprints. I can't wait for the future of the sprints squad!"
Elizabeth Bryant improved her sole possession of second place in Bucknell history for the pole vault by clearing 12-8.25. Her previous standard was 12-6. Bryant placed fifth in the event.Â
Two Bison runners finished top seven in the 10,000-meter run. Lauren Trapani concluded her Patriot League career, running 37:28.88, winning fifth place. Senior walk-on Kaitlyn Segreti grabbed seventh, racing 37:33.58.Â
The throws group continued its scoring in the hammer throw. Captain Christine Ajao placed seventh, throwing 49.88 (163-8). Prizila Negrete was right behind in eighth place, logging 49-57m (162-7).Â
The 4x800-meter quartet of Katie Moncavage, Clara Knab, Regan McGrath, and Anna Posh combined for eighth place, logging 9:10.37.Â
Rookie Noelani Sadler, Bucknell's school record holder in the 100-meter hurdles, qualified for the finals in said event, racing 14.22, and finishing sixth. Sadler qualified for the 400-meter finals after finishing eighth (1:03.55). Teammate Madeline Sipe also qualified for the 400 edition, earning seventh (1:03.42).Â
Sarah Policano qualified for the 1500-meter run finals. The senior runner ran 4:32.07, finishing tenth.Â
Samantha Cole sits 14th in the heptathlon with three events remaining. Cole's best finish in the first four events was ninth in the 100-meter hurdles. She ran 15.92.Â
The Bison complete the Patriot League Outdoor Championships tomorrow. Due to inclement weather, the start time has been moved up from 9 a.m. to 8.Â
Results
Bliss made it 2-for-2 winning gold medals in the javelin throw at the Patriot League Championships. The All-American simply blew away the competition, throwing 53.77m (176-5). The first place toss arrived in her fifth attempt. Bliss won the event by over 19 feet and became the first Bison since Meghan Quinn (2023 & 2024) to notch First Team All-Patriot League honors in back-to-back seasons. She joined Bison legend Maura Fiamoncini as the only Orange & Blue thrower to win multiple gold medals in the javelin. Fiamoncini won gold three times (2018, 2019, and 2021). Only the championships's cancellation by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 prevented her from winning gold four times.
Fiamoncini spoke about Bucknell's proud tradition as Javenell University, "It's exciting to see another javelin thrower earning multiple league championships - an excellent boost of momentum heading into the postseason."
"We came here and did what we meant to do," Bliss said. "We each came out strong and hard. As a group, I think we had great energy and that let us build off of each other. I was able to defend my title with my girls right behind me."
Bucknell's success in the javelin did not halt with Bliss. The nation's seventh-best group lived up to its press clippings. Brylee Tereska made the NCAA First Round the last two seasons and will head back for a thrice time after winning silver, throwing 47.92m (157-3). The mark earned Tereska her first Patriot League silver medal. She earned bronze in 2023. Madelyn Hudak displayed why non-stop grinding and work pay off. She placed fourth, throwing a personal best 44.19 (144-11). The throw moved her into tenth all-time in Bucknell history, displacing Tayler Siegrist's 144-1 from 2011.
"We wanted to capitalize early and the ladies did just that," said throws coach Ryan Protzman. "It was a strong competition but these ladies did a great job staying focused on what they could control. Super proud of this women's javelin group and their body of work this season. More to come."
"It feels amazing to be on the podium again, especially in such a competitive field," said Tereska. "The energy today was incredible - it pushed all of us to give our best on every throw. The focus and drive we have right now will carry us through to even more success and I'm excited to see what's ahead as we continue to build on this momentum. It was a fantastic day for the team with a first, second, and fourth place finishes and strong individual performances helping us rack up valuable points for Bucknell."
"I'm so proud to represent Bucknell alongside Evie and Brylee," said Hudak. Competing together and placing three in the top four is such a blessing. Graceful for this team, the support around us, and the opportunity to keep growing in this sport I love."
Alex Lea immediately made a splash, winning the 200-meter and 400-meter dash preliminaries. The rookie sprinted to a school-record 54.13 in the 400-meter dash. Her time obliterated Jess Bridle's 2016 time of 54.67. Lea entered the event second all-time (54.74) but now owns firm control of the record. Lea followed her 400-meter performance with a 24.14 time in the 200-meter dash.Â
"Incredible by Alex to break the school record in the 400," said Bucknell sprints coach Richard Alexander. "Today's goal was to get qualified for tomorrow. To accomplish that and obtain the school record is great. Hopefully, there is more to come tomorrow."
Bucknell's record sprinter and holder of nine school records, Meghan Quinn, attended the championships and offered her insight on the Bison's newest speedster:Â
"I'm so excited for Alex! She is such an incredible athlete and humble human. How iconic is it to hold a school record as a freshman!! It is amazing to come back and witness continued success in the sprints. I can't wait for the future of the sprints squad!"
Elizabeth Bryant improved her sole possession of second place in Bucknell history for the pole vault by clearing 12-8.25. Her previous standard was 12-6. Bryant placed fifth in the event.Â
Two Bison runners finished top seven in the 10,000-meter run. Lauren Trapani concluded her Patriot League career, running 37:28.88, winning fifth place. Senior walk-on Kaitlyn Segreti grabbed seventh, racing 37:33.58.Â
The throws group continued its scoring in the hammer throw. Captain Christine Ajao placed seventh, throwing 49.88 (163-8). Prizila Negrete was right behind in eighth place, logging 49-57m (162-7).Â
The 4x800-meter quartet of Katie Moncavage, Clara Knab, Regan McGrath, and Anna Posh combined for eighth place, logging 9:10.37.Â
Rookie Noelani Sadler, Bucknell's school record holder in the 100-meter hurdles, qualified for the finals in said event, racing 14.22, and finishing sixth. Sadler qualified for the 400-meter finals after finishing eighth (1:03.55). Teammate Madeline Sipe also qualified for the 400 edition, earning seventh (1:03.42).Â
Sarah Policano qualified for the 1500-meter run finals. The senior runner ran 4:32.07, finishing tenth.Â
Samantha Cole sits 14th in the heptathlon with three events remaining. Cole's best finish in the first four events was ninth in the 100-meter hurdles. She ran 15.92.Â
The Bison complete the Patriot League Outdoor Championships tomorrow. Due to inclement weather, the start time has been moved up from 9 a.m. to 8.Â
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Mid-Distance
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Distance
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