Providence, R.I.—Rhode Island College freshman Jaden Saunders (Smithfield, R.I.) was named the Little East Men's Rookie Field Athlete of the Week for his performance at MIT's Sean Collier Invitational on April 22. It is the second time that Saunders has received the award this spring.
 
Saunders placed third in the high jump (1.81m) and fifth in the long jump (6.42m). It was an individual meet with no team scoring. The meet was comprised of Division I, II and III programs.
 
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at the 2023 Little East Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championship, hosted by UMass Dartmouth on Saturday, April 29 (10 a.m.).