ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

Roy Richards (Rochester, NY/Edison Tech) of the men's track and field team broke his own school record in finishing second against national competition at the New Balance Collegiate Invitational. Richards cleared 24-11.25 (7.60m) to improve on his school record by an inch and a half and finish behind All-Southeastern Conference performer Mychael Stewart. Richards also attained a provisional NCAA qualifying mark.

Sarah Vance (Lockport, NY/Lockport) of the women's track and field team finished third in the shot put at the New Balance Collegiate Inviational in New York City. Vance had a toss of 51-10.50 (15.81m), just shy of her school record in the event. She finished behind throwers from Texas A&M and Kentucky. Vance's best shot put of the year (52-8.75, 16.07m) is ranked among the top throws in the country this season.