Bovell Inches Closer to School Record at Minuteman Invite

Saturday, April 16

Amherst, Mass.

All Day

Boston College

UMass Invitational

April 17, 2016 | Men's Track & Field

Meet Information
UMass Amherst Minuteman Invitational
Amherst, Mass.
April 16, 2016
BC Highlights

Junior Devaun Bovell was exceptional once more in the 110m hurdles. Breaking his PR by 0.18 seconds with his time of 14.80, Bovell placed sixth on the day in the event. His performance was just off from the Boston College all-time mark.
In the 200m, the Eagles were again led by junior Nicholas Nash. His time of 22.50 earned him a third place finish. Meanwhile, junior teammate Obinna Nwankwo took eighth with 22.87 seconds, and freshman Oliver Boucher placed tenth with a time of 23.16.
Nwankwo was again stellar in his signature event, the 400m. Finishing fourth with a time of 49.42 seconds, he was once more joined by Boucher, whose time of 50.28 placed him in sixth.
Other freshmen showed off with their own impressive performances. Ian Ritchie ran an 800m in 1:54.54, placing eighth, and Mike Saxon took third place in the 400m hurdles with 56.38.
The 4x400m relay team of Nick Nash, Mike Saxon, Oliver Boucher and Darren James raced to second place in the event, with a speedy 3:19.95.