Smithfield, R.I.--Junior Haley Oliver (Coventry, R.I.) qualified for the N.E. Div. III Championships in the 10,000m as she finished fifth (36:40.50) as the Rhode Island College women's track and field team opened up the first day of competition at Bryant's Black and Gold Invitational on Friday afternoon.
 
THE BASICS
• RIC finished the day in a tie for sixth place (10 teams) with a team score of 8.0. UNH is currently in first with a team score of 44.0.
 
• The meet is comprised of mostly Div. I and II competition.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Oliver's time in the 10,000m currently ranks her third in the country (Div. III).
 
• Senior Samantha Sainristil (Cranston, R.I.) qualified for the N.E. Div. III Championships in the hammer as she finished 11^th (43.70m). She also finished 27^th in the discus (29.27m).
 
• Freshman Funmilayo Mclin (Providence, R.I.) finished 22^nd in the hammer (38.27m).
 
• Freshman Taryn Reed (Pascoag, R.I.) finished 25^th in the hammer (37.09m).

• Junior Milana Melvin (Johnston, R.I.) finished 26^th in the hammer (36.52m).
 
WHAT'S NEXT
In upcoming action, Rhode Island College will compete at day two of Bryant's Black and Gold Invitational on Saturday, March 29.