BRIDGEWATER, Mass. – The Worcester State University women's outdoor track & field team kicked off the 2017 season on Saturday at Bridgewater State's Bears Track & Field Invitational.

"Despite the cold weather, we had a pretty solid day as a team," commented head coach Andrea Ouellette. "The day was highlighted by Abigail Danso's first place finish in the hurdles, which is an all-time best for her."

Worcester State's Abigail Danso (Worcester, Mass.) led the team as she won the 100 Meter Hurdles event, marking a time of 15.51. Danso edged her opponent by 0.85 seconds to seal the win.

Danso and teammate Lauren Waters (Mansfield, Mass.) competed in the 100 and 200 Meter Dash on the occasion. Danso placed 10^th in the 100M (13.33) and came in 19^th in the 200M (28.34). Waters placed 11^th in the 100M (13.33), and 25^th in the 200M (28.49).

Rachel Stier (Mansfield, Mass.) was the sole Lancer to compete in the 400 Meter Dash, and placed 5^th in a time of 1:02.47. Kayla Corcoran (Lunenburg, Mass.) came in 18^th place in the 800 Meter Run (2:41.25).

Sophomore Mia Rogers (N. Dighton, Mass.) earned a 4^th place finish in the 1500 Meter Run in a time of 5:05.63.  Emily Dickson (Marlborough, Mass.) came in at 17^th in 5000 Meter Run (21:59.41)

Abigail MacGregor (Salem, N.H.) was the lone Lancer jumper and came in 10^th place in long jump (4.37m).

Stephanie McFadries (Burlington, Mass.) guided the Lancers in the throwing events, as she came in 6^th in the javelin throw with a throw of 36.56m. Elizabeth McCormack (Gloucester, Mass.) was the other thrower for the Lancers, and picked up a 15^th place finish in the discus (29.06m).

Next up, the Lancers travel to Tufts on Saturday, April 1 to attend the Tufts Snowflake Classic.