Saint Francis women's outdoor track and field team is projected to finish second, while the men's team is expected to come in fourth in the 2024 Northeast Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll.

The Big Picture

The women's outdoor track and field team aims to build on their success from the previous year, coming off a third consecutive NEC Championship in 2023.

By the Numbers
  • CCSU leads the women's poll with six first-place votes, while the Red Flash women secured two first-place votes.
  • Wagner tops the men's poll with six first-place votes, followed by CCSU with three, and Stonehill ahead of the Saint Francis men's team in third place.
State of Play
  • Julian Saunders, the Most Outstanding Track Performer, achieved first place in the 100m dash and 4x100 relay and second place in the 200m dash, setting a new school record in the 100m dash (10.47).
  • Graduate student Nickolas Hyde clinched the shot put title for the third consecutive time with a distance of 17.38m.
  • The team boasts a roster with several top-three finishers from the 2023 Championships, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming season.
What's Next

The Red Flash will kick off their season at the Virginia Opener on Mar. 23, starting with the men's javelin event at 11:30, with live stats available on the website.

Bottom Line

Saint Francis women's outdoor track and field team is positioned well to continue their winning streak, while the men's team seeks to climb in the rankings, backed by a solid roster and past successes.