NEW YORK, N.Y., February 3, 2023 – The No. 10-ranked Monroe College Mustangs men's track and field team had five athletes compete on Day 1 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Open at The Armory on Friday.
 
Three of the five Mustangs ran in the 400-meter dash on Friday. Kiron O'garro was the first finisher for Monroe in the 400m, clocking in at a personal-best time of 50.30 seconds. Akeerie McFarlane was right behind him at 50.40 seconds, another personal best. Vadley Sylvester was next with a time of 50.68 seconds.
 
Ethanael Elliott competed in the 600-meter run for the first time this season. He ran a time of 1:37.21.
 
Wayne Stephenson ran in the 1,000-meter run for the first time this year. He clocked in at 2:38.19.
 
The Mustangs will return to The Armory tomorrow, Feb. 4, for Day 2 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Open. The meet begins at 10:30 a.m.
 
ABOUT THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT MONROE COLLEGE
The athletic program at Monroe College encompasses a total of 35 teams competing across nine sports. There are 21 varsity and junior varsity programs, as well the Monroe College marching band and the newly added esports and men's volleyball programs, competing on the New Rochelle campus as the Mustangs (NJCAA Division I). The Monroe Express, based out of the Bronx campus, has 11 teams competing at the NJCAA Division III level.
 
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