Boston, Mass.--Freshman Haley Oliver (Coventry, R.I.) broke the program record in the mile as the Rhode Island College women's track and field team participated in Boston University's John Thomas Terrier Classic on Saturday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
• It was an individual event with no team scoring. The event was comprised of mostly Div. I competition.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Oliver finished 69^th in the 800m (2:27.26) and 96^th in the mile (5:18.78).
 
• Graduate Melissa Mejia (Providence, R.I.) finished second in the weight throw (16.01m).
 
• Sophomore Samantha Sainristil (Providence, R.I.) placed fifth in the weight throw (15.22m) and 17^th in the shot (9.33m).
 
• Sophomore Hayley Chartier (North Scituate, R.I.) finished 12^th in the weight throw (13.70m) and 18^th in the shot (9.27m).
 
• Freshman Milana Melvin (Johnston, R.I.) finished 22^nd in the shot (8.64m) and 27^th in the weight throw (9.35m).
 
• Freshman Amanda Hebert (Coventry, R.I.) placed 92^nd in the 800m (2:41.56).
 
• Freshman Sasha Sainristil (Providence, R.I.) placed 129^th in the 200m (29.80).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at the New England Open Championship, held at the New Balance Center in Boston, Mass. on Feb. 2-3.