T&F Readies for BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships

Thursday, May 14

Storrs, CT

Multi 11 a.m.; Field 2 p.m.; Track 7 p.m.

Marquette University

BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships

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T&F Readies for BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships

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The Marquette University track and field teams are set to wrap up the 2025-26 season at the 2026 BIG EAST Outdoor Track and Field Championships this Thursday-Saturday at the Sherman Sports Complex in Storrs, Conn. The entirety of the meet will air on ESPN+.

2026 BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 14
- Multi: 11 AM CT
- Field: 2 PM CT
- Track: 7 PM CT
Friday, May 15
- Multi: 11 AM CT
- Track: 1:15 PM CT
- Field: 2 PM CT
Saturday, May 16
- Field: 10 AM CT
- Track: 11 AM CT

MARQUETTE OUTDOOR SEASON NOTES

Track Events
- Blake Frea ranks No. 3 in the 400m (46.93) and No. 4 in the 200m (21.49), giving Marquette two top-five marks in the men's sprints
- Bobby King adds another sprint scoring position as the No. 8 performer in the 200m (21.66)
- The men's relays are both in podium position, with the 4x100 ranked No. 3 (41.81) and the 4x400 ranked No. 4 (3:11.73)
- Andrew Klopcic ranks No. 3 in the 400 hurdles (53.11), giving Marquette a top-three mark in the event
- Dylan Riniker ranks No. 6 in the steeplechase (9:17.30)
- The women's relays are both in scoring position with the 4x400 ranked No. 5 (3:48.00) and the 4x100 ranked No. 7 (47.99)
- Daylee Braden rounds out the top-10 performers as No. 9 in the 800m (2:08.51)
Field Events
- The men's triple jump features three top-8 performers: John Pitta (No. 5, 13.95m), Jude Anderson (No. 7, 13.44m), and Russell Czerwinski (No. 8, 13.40m)
- Russell Czerwinski also ranks No. 4 in the high jump (1.96m), while Henrik Rosario is No. 4 in the long jump (6.91m)
- In the pole vault, Mason Cornwell (No. 4, 4.53m) and Matthew Ferrario (No. 5, 4.41m) give Marquette two top-five entries
- The throws group includes Alex Matzke (No. 7 discus, 46.55m; No. 8 shot put, 15.00m) and Josh Pirogovsky (No. 7 shot put, 15.07m), along with Sebastian Kubas (No. 9 hammer, 50.97m)
- On the women's side, Riley Ward (No. 1, 47.22m) and Tessa Hollander (No. 2, 43.74m) hold the top two spots in the javelin
- Ally Broaddus ranks No. 4 in both the discus (44.61m) and hammer (51.10m), giving Marquette a top-four presence in two throws events
- The women's pole vault features three top-8 athletes: Kaitlyn Huebner (No. 5, 3.53m), Kassidy Papa (No. 7, 3.48m), and Alexis Boyer (No. 8, 3.40m)
- Haley Schaffer ranks No. 8 in the long jump (5.75m)
Combined Events
- Marquette is the only program with three decathletes ranked in the top six: Gus Kasun (No. 4, 6,759), Cole Donahe (No. 5, 6,400), and Henrik Rosario (No. 6, 6,351)

SPRINTS AND RELAYS: MARQUETTE'S TOP SCORING ENGINE
Marquette's sprint group enters the BIG EAST Championships as one of its strongest units, led by freshman Blake Frea, who ranks No. 3 in the 400m (46.93) and No. 4 in the 200m (21.49). He is joined by Bobby King, the No. 8 performer in the 200m (21.66), giving the Golden Eagles multiple scoring threats in the short sprints. That depth carries into the relays, where Marquette ranks No. 3 in the 4x100 (41.81) and No. 4 in the 4x400 (3:11.73), positioning both squads firmly in podium contention.

MULTI-EVENT DOMINANCE
The decathlon gives Marquette one of its clearest advantages, with three athletes ranked in the conference's top six. Senior Gus Kasun leads the group at No. 4 (6,759 points), followed closely by Cole Donahe (No. 5, 6,400) and Henrik Rosario (No. 6, 6,351). With multiple scorers in a single event, the Golden Eagles are positioned to stack points and swing momentum early in the meet.

JUMPS GROUP PROVIDES MULTIPLE SCORING PATHWAYS
Marquette's jumps squad brings strong depth across events, led by Russell Czerwinski, who ranks No. 4 in the high jump (1.96m). The triple jump features three top-10 athletes, represented by John Pitta (No. 5, 13.95m), Jude Anderson (No. 7, 13.44m), and Czerwinski (No. 8, 13.40m), while Henrik Rosario ranks No. 4 in the long jump (6.91m). In the pole vault, Mason Cornwell (No. 4, 4.53m) and Matthew Ferrario (No. 5, 4.41m) round out a group capable of producing points across multiple field events.

WOMEN'S THROWS AND JAVELIN SHOW TITLE-LEVEL SCORING UPSIDE
The women's throws group is highlighted by one of the strongest event duos in the conference and the country, as Riley Ward leads the BIG EAST in the javelin at No. 1 (47.22m), while Tessa Hollander ranks No. 2 (43.74m). Ally Broaddus adds major point potential as the No. 4 performer in both the discus (44.61m) and hammer (51.10m), giving Marquette multiple high-end scoring opportunities in the throws.

WOMEN'S RELAYS AND FIELD DEPTH ROUND OUT SCORING
Marquette's women's 4x400 relay ranks No. 5 (3:48.00) and the 4x100 sits No. 7 (47.99), keeping both groups in scoring position. In the field, the pole vault group adds depth with Kaitlyn Huebner (No. 5, 3.53m), Kassidy Papa (No. 7, 3.48m), and Alexis Boyer (No. 8, 3.40m), while Haley Schaffer ranks No. 8 in the long jump (5.75m). Senior Daylee Braden also contributes on the track, entering as the No. 9 performer in the 800m (2:08.51) to round out the Golden Eagles' championship scoring outlook.

MARQUETTE ENTRIES

Men's Entries
- Jude Anderson - High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
- Patrick Clune - 1500m, 4x800m
- Mason Cornwell - Pole Vault
- Sam Crane - Hammer Throw
- Russell Czerwinski - High Jump, Triple Jump
- Niels De Brouckere - 100m
- Cole Donahe - Decathlon, Javelin
- Charlie Dutmer - 110m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles
- Matthew Ferrario - Pole Vault
- Kyle Forsberg - Hammer Throw
- Blake Frea - 200m, 400m, 4x400m
- Logan Goodman - 10,000m
- Louis Hebson - High Jump
- Justin Juniel - 100m, 4x100m
- Gus Kasun - Decathlon
- Bobby King - 200m, 4x100m, 4x400m
- Andrew Klopcic - 400m Hurdles, 4x400m
- Sebastian Kubas - Hammer Throw
- Alika Lugo - 400m
- Tommy Majchrowicz - Javelin
- Alex Matzke - Discus, Shot Put
- Franklin McGee - 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m
- Nick Parrell - 5,000m, 4x800m
- Owen Peterson - 400m Hurdles
- Josh Pirogovsky - Discus, Shot Put
- John Pitta - High Jump, Triple Jump
- Dylan Riniker - 3000m Steeplechase, 4x800m
- Henrik Rosario - Decathlon, Long Jump
- Charles Smith - Discus, Shot Put
- Edgar Valles - 3000m Steeplechase
Women's Entries
- Sophia Abraham - 100m, 200m, 4x100m
- Haneefa Adam - Triple Jump
- Sanai Baker - 100m, 200m, 4x100m
- Alexis Boyer - Pole Vault
- Daylee Braden - 800m, 4x400m
- Ally Broaddus - Discus, Hammer
- Makena Coltoff - 100m Hurdles
- Tessa Hollander - Javelin
- Kaitlyn Huebner - Pole Vault
- Emma Kingsley - Pole Vault
- Izzy Kissane - 400m
- Natalie Lupa - 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles
- Libby McCarthy - Heptathlon, High Jump
- Nonic Oelling - 200m, 400m, 4x100m, 4x400m
- Kassidy Papa - Pole Vault
- Norah Peiffle - 100m, 200m, 4x100m
- Kieran Petrie - 400m, 4x400m
- Haley Schaffer - Long Jump, Triple Jump
- Marley Stoller - 200m, 400m, 4x400m
- Sara Stout - High Jump
- Olivia Verden - 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles
- Riley Ward - Javelin
- Megan White - Hammer Throw