Boston, Mass.--Junior Steven Doss (West Warwick, R.I.) broke the program record in the 200m as the Rhode Island College men's track and field team finished 14^th (27 teams) at the 2023 NEICAA Championship hosted by The Track at New Balance on Thursday and Friday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
• The Anchormen finished 14th (27 teams) with a team score of 23.0 points. The University of Rhode Island placed first with a team score of 199.0.
 
• RIC was the highest-finishing Div. III institution. The event was comprised mostly of Division I, II, and III institutions. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Doss finished first in the 200m (21.42) and 11^th in the 4x400m relay (3:25.25). His time in the 200m ranks No. 2 in the nation and No. 1 in New England. The 4x400m relay is No. 6 in New England and No. 1 in the Little East.
 
• Sophomore Mahari Nayte (Providence, R.I.) placed second in the 800m (1:53.31) and 11^th in the 4x400m relay (3:25.25). His time in the 800m ranks No. 19 in the nation and No. 3 in New England. The 4x400m relay is No. 6 in New England and No. 1 in the Little East.
 
• Junior Michelson Salomon (Providence, R.I.) finished fourth in the weight throw (17.81m).
 
• Freshman Shamus Culhane (North Kingstown, R.I.) placed 13th in the weight throw (15.93m).
 
• Senior Edward Garofalo (Newport, R.I.) placed 14^th in the triple jump (13.15m).
 
• Freshman Ryan Hazard (Wakefield, R.I.) placed 22^nd in the shot (14.16m).
 
• Freshman Isiah Briggs (Providence, R.I.) finished 11^th in the 4x400m relay (3:25.25). The 4x400m relay is No. 6 in New England and No. 1 in the Little East.
 
• Freshman Juan Reyes (Providence, R.I.) finished 11^th in the 4x400m relay (3:25.25). The 4x400m relay is No. 6 in New England and No. 1 in the Little East.

• Freshman Jaden Saunders (Smithfield, R.I.) placed 14^th in the high jump (1.85m).
 
• Senior Andre Solomon-Messier (North Providence, R.I.) placed 22^nd in the 5,000m (16:19.25).
 
• Senior Austin Michael (Swansea, Mass.) finished 22^nd in the mile (4:43.99).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at Boston University's David Hemery Invitational on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11.