Monday, Feb 26, 2024
Broncs secure third MAAC indoor title in five years
by Rider Sports Information
For the third time in five years, the Broncs sit atop the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) as women's track and field dominated the second day of competition at the MAAC Indoor Track and Field Championships. The Broncs scored 179.5 team points and won four gold medals as junior Mariah Stephens took the top spot in the 60-meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump, and graduate student Natya Glasco claimed victory in the shot put.
Rider finished with a total of 17 medal winners and Head Coach Bob Hamer was named MAAC Coach of the Year for the seventh time in his career.
"I'm really proud of the women. We faced some adversity with illness and injury but they rose to the occasion,” says Hamer. “They really came together this weekend and competed with a lot of grit and determination."
Stephens' 12.11-meter triple jump secured her third consecutive title in the event. She claimed first place in the 60-meter hurdles with a time of 8.64, and her long jump mark of 5.82 meters marked a personal best. Stephens was named 2024 MAAC Most Outstanding Field Performer.
Glasco won the shot put with a mark of 14.65 meters and finished fourth in the weight throw with a mark of 16.05. Junior Chika Efobi came in second in the shot put with the mark of 13.75 meters.