Robertson, Ashnault Lead the Pack at UVM Carnival

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Vermont Carnival

Robertson, Ashnault Lead the Pack at UVM Carnival

February 06, 2017 | Skiing

Stowe, V.T. - Junior Carter Robertson and sophomore Dannica Ashnault led Boston College at the UVM Winter Carnival that ran from Feb. 4-5 in Stowe, VT..

In the men's slalom, Robertson placed 13^th out of 48 finishers and recorded a total time of 1:58.82 over two runs. Senior Ryan Barney finished close behind in 25^th place, with a time of 2:00.93 while junior Brian Mangiacotti ended the day in 40^th place with a total time of 2:12.98. The trio earned BC 51 points, which placed the Eagles seventh out of 13 teams in the event.

In the women's slalom, Ashnault placed 24^th out of 44 skiers with a time of 2:10.89 over her two runs. Sophomore Natalie Wetmore and senior Bug Pech also raced in the event, finishing 38^th and 41^st, respectively. Wetmore recorded a time of 2:23.55 and Pech finished at 2:33.49. The ladies earned BC 28 points which placed the Eagles in 12^th place.

Barney and Mangiacotti represented the Eagles in the men's giant slalom and finished in 30^th and 35^th, respectively, out of 37 finishers. Barney recorded a total time of 2:22.06, while Mangiacotti recorded a time of 2:29.22. The pair earned 25 points and BC placed 11^th as a team.

With four skiers in the women's giant slalom, Pech led the Eagles with a 32^nd place among 47 competitors. She posted a time of 2:33.61. Behind her, Senior Kristie Ryan, Wetmore, and Ashnault placed 41^st, 43^rd, and 45^th, respectively, recording times of 2:38.96, 2:39.72, and 2:41.22. BC earned 20 points for their performances and placed 11^th as a team.

The Eagles are next in action on Feb 10-11 in Hanover, N.H., for the Dartmouth Carnival.