NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Stony Brook University men's indoor track and field program opened the 2023-24 season at the Rutgers Holiday Classic on Friday at The Armory. The day was highlighted by freshman George Franks finishing first and setting a new school record in the 300-meter.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Franks' finish was Stony Brook's lone win of the afternoon, with the freshman finishing with a time of 33.86 to secure first place.
• Thomas Donohue was the next highest finisher for the Seawolves on Friday, grabbing fourth place in the 1,000-meter with a time of 2:35.12. Thomas Burfeind followed behind, finishing seventh in the event with a 2:58.45 clocking.
• Eric Shu and Nick Tardugno finished fifth and sixth, respectively, in the 5,000-meter. Shu's 15:13.78 time was a personal best. Tardugno clocked in at 15:35.94, finishing a spot behind Shu.
• Seth Hilario finished sixth in the 200-meter with a personal-best time of 23.69. 

QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES
"The athletes that have been training consistently over the last few months got an opportunity today to break out of the day-to-day training grind and compete," head coach Andy Ronan noted. "It was a typical first meet of the season; we saw a little bit of everything, but overall we had more positive performances than poor ones. There is work to be done, but we're excited about what the season ahead may bring."

NEXT UP
Stony Brook returns to action in the New Year, heading to the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island, N.Y. for the Penn 10 Team Select on January 13.

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