STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., February 8, 2020 – The Monroe College women's indoor track and field team turned in an impressive effort at the UAlbany Winter Classic, hosted by the University at Albany at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Friday.
 
Joanna Archer took fourth overall in the 400-meter dash with a time of 55.72, setting a new personal-best time and improving her ranking for the NJCAA Indoor Championships. Janielle Heath finished the race in 1:00.12, while Silveri Aguero clocked in at 1:03.87.
 
Faten Laribi claimed second in the 800-meter run with a season-best time of 2:13.65, improving her ranking for the NJCAA Championships. Thulisile Amon finished the race in 2:19.28, while Thobile Amon was right behind at 2:19.55. Jada Blackheart ran a season-best time of 2:30.72.
 
Sharon Chumo ran a season-best time of 10:23.63 in the 3,000-meter run, earning her qualification for the NJCAA Indoor Championships in the event.
 
Phoebe Myers earned a qualifying time for the 60-meter hurdles on Friday. She clocked in at a season-best time of 9.12 seconds.
 
The Mustangs get right back to work on Saturday, Feb. 8, when they compete in the prestigious NYRR Millrose Games at the Armory Track & Field Center.
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 31 teams competing across nine sports. There are 19 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well as club men's and women's rugby, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has 12 teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
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