VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. –  For the first time in program history, the Stony Brook women's track and field team competed in Day One of the CAA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Virginia Beach Sports Center on Wednesday.
 
The Seawolves were headlined by junior Fiona McLoughlin's second-place finish in the 5000 meter run. She crossed the finish line in 16:56.14, finishing behind Northeastern's Abigail Hassman.
 
Stony Brook also earned a third-place finish in the distance medley. Sophomore Grace Weigele, graduate Siara Guevara, graduate Tara Hauff, and junior Nicole Garcia combined to finish in 11:48.14, behind just Northeastern and William & Mary.
 
HIGHLIGHTS

• In the 60 meter hurdles preliminaries, junior Danella Dawkins came in fifth place. She finished in 8.79 and qualified for the finals.
• McLoughlin earned a second-place finish in the 5000 meter run. She crossed the finish line in 16:56.14
• Sophomore Jada Hodge crossed the line in 7.66 to earn a ninth-place finish and a new personal best in the 60 meter dash. Hodge finished just one place out of qualifying for tomorrow's finals. 
• Stony Brook also earned a third-place finish in the distance medley. Weigele, Guevara, Hauff, and Garcia combined to finish in 11:48.14. 
• Stony Brook currently sits in seventh place with 14 points as a team after Day One.

QUOTES FROM THE SEAWOLVES
"Good first day, we knew this conference was a step up in competition but I feel we gave a good account of ourselves in most events we participated in. The ladies were led by a strong second place finish in the 5000m by Fiona, the women's Distance Medley relay team made the podium. There were also some nice season best performances that came up a little short of advancing to the finals tomorrow," said head coach Andy Ronan.

NEXT UP
Stony Brook will compete in Day Two of the Colonial Athletic Association Indoor Championships on Thursday. The meet will commence at 9 a.m.