University of Rhode Island announces DeLoof, Smith Named to A-10 All-Academic, Saul Earns All-Rookie
KINGSTON, R.I. -- Rhode Island women's track & field grad students Bethany DeLoof and Trinity Smith were both named to the Atlantic 10 Outdoor All-Academic Teams while freshman Lily Saul earned All-Rookie honors, the league announced Tuesday.
DeLoof and Smith both most recently competed at NCAA Northeast Regionals. DeLoof, competing in the 400 meters, finished 44th with a time if 55.73 seconds. An A-10 Outdoor Champion in the 400 meters, DeLoof was also crowned champion at the New England Outdoor Championship to help the Rams to their sixth New England outdoor title. A 3.91 GPA, DeLoof set the school record in the 400 meters this season, clocking in at 53.39 seconds to take home her A-10 gold medal.
Smith wrapped up her Rhody career at the NCAA Regional finishing 36th in the 100 meter hurdles in 13.588 seconds. A two-time Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track Performer of the Week this season, Smith set a meet, facility, and program record time of 13.40 seconds en route to her A-10 100-meter hurdle crown at Outdoors this year. Smith broke her own record twice in as many weeks during the outdoor season, and owned a GPA of 4.00.
The All-Rookie team is compromised of the top-rookie performer in each event from meets conducted from the start of the outdoor regular season through the Atlantic 10 Outdoor Championship. The team was selected based off meet results submitted through the Track & Field Results Reporting System (TFFRS).
Saul made her appearance on the second straight All-Rookie Team, after earning a spot on the Indoor All-Rookie Team earlier this season. Her finish in the 800 meters was the top among Rookie performers this season (2:09.00).
Women's Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic TeamMegan Burkholder, DavidsonRachel Horowtiz, DavidsonCasey Bogues, DaytonEmily Brozeski, DuquesneGrace Furlong, George. MasonEl Mancini, La SalleLiz Mancini, La SalleBethany DeLoof, Rhode IslandTrinity Smith, Rhode IslandGudrun Hallgrimsdottir, VCU
Women's Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic Team
Megan Burkholder, Davidson
Rachel Horowtiz, Davidson
Casey Bogues, Dayton
Emily Brozeski, Duquesne
Grace Furlong, George. Mason
El Mancini, La Salle
Liz Mancini, La Salle
Bethany DeLoof, Rhode Island
Trinity Smith, Rhode Island
Gudrun Hallgrimsdottir, VCU
Women's Outdoor Track & Field All-Rookie Team
100m -- Kayelyn Tate, VCU (11.40)
200m -- Jaylin Pate, VCU (24.28)
400m -- Jordyn Evans, VCU (55.60)
800m -- Lily Saul, Rhode Island (2:09.00)
1500m -- Sarah Mitchell, George Washington (4:29.40)
5000m -- Grace Jostock, Loyola Chicago (16:53.29)
10000m -- Grace Jostock, Loyola Chicago (35:26.23)
100 Hurdles -- Anabella Chin, Saint Joseph's (14.29)
400m Hurdles -- Anabella Chin, Saint Joseph's (1:01.13)
3000m Steeplechase -- Annika Zuschlag, Massachusetts (10:55.42)
High Jump -- Marielsa McBride, Massachusetts (1.68m)
Pole Vault -- Megan Frazee, Massachusetts (3.88m)
Long Jump -- Selkis Elong, VCU (6.20m)
Triple Jump -- Chelsea Davis, VCU (12.30m)
Shot Put -- Madelyn Moretti, Duquesne (14.48m)
Discus -- Teneal Els, George Mason (45.21m)
Hammer Throw -- Anna Yater, Dayton (49.80m)
Javelin -- Daniela Peralta, Dayton (44.27m)
Heptathlon -- Megan Frazee, Massachusetts (4275)
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