BIG EAST Championships Underway with Hammer Throw and 10000 Meters on Thursday - Villanova University

Margaret Carroll and Jess Bentum Earn BIG EAST Medals on First Day of Championships - Villanova University

STORRS, Conn.—Two events in the books and two medalists on the awards podium made for a good start to the 2026 BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships Presented by JEEP for the Villanova women's track & field team on Thursday evening. Fifth year distance runner Margaret Carroll (Mount Wolf, Pa.) earned the silver medal in the 10000 meters and first year thrower Jess Bentum (West Deptford, N.J.) was the bronze medalist in the hammer. They …

DePaul Claims Pair of Hammer Throw Titles to Open BIG EAST

STORRS, Conn. – DePaul track and field opened the 2026 BIG EAST Outdoor Championships with a sweep of the hammer throw titles as graduate students Alex Bernstein and Elena Opp claimed conference crowns Thursday at Sherman Sports Complex. Competing in the final BIG EAST meet of their careers, the veteran duo combined for 20 points to pace the Blue Demons on day one.

Women’s Track Competes In Day 1 Of BIG EAST Track Championship

STORRS, Conn. – The Providence College women's track team travelled to UConn in Storrs Conn., for Day 1 of the BIG EAST Outdoor Track Championship. The competition takes place from May 14-16 at the Sherman Sports Complex.  Sophomore Gabby Schmidt (Brisbane, Australia), became the 10th Friar all-time and first since 2022 to win the BIG EAST 10,000 meters.  She earned All-BIG EAST honors and won the race in a time of 33:43.63.

Day One of BIG EAST Championships In The Books

STORRS, CT – The UConn Huskies wrapped up the first day of competition at the 2026 BIG EAST Outdoor Track & Field Championships presented by JEEP on Thursday at their home on the George J. Sherman Family Sports Complex in Storrs.