Villanova Men & Women Take 3rd in Big East Team Battle

The Villanova men's and women's teams each finished third at the 2011 Big East Indoor meet. It was the highest team placing for the men's squad in 9 years. The men were led by Big East champions Hugo Beamish (5000 meters), Mathew Mildenhall (3000 meters) and runner up placings by Matt Gibney (mile), Carlton Bowers (400 meters), Robert Sainvil (triple jump), the 4x400 relay, and the 4x800 relay. On the women's side, Sheila Reid defended her 1000 meter conference title, and anchored both the Distance Medley and 4 x 800 relay championship relays. Emily Lipari (mile), Shericka Ward (60 meter hurdles), and Christie Verdier (400 meters) were each conference runners-up.

Women’s Final Team Scores
1. Louisville, 110
2. Connecticut, 108.5
3. Villanova, 86
4. Georgetown, 80
5. West Virginia, 66
6. Cincinnati, 58
6. USF, 58
8. Notre Dame, 56
9. Pittsburgh, 48
10. St, John’s, 38
11. Syracuse, 36
12. Providence, 19
13. DePaul, 11
14. Marquette, 5.5

Men’s Final Team Scores
1. Connecticut, 136.75
2. Notre Dame, 132
3. Villanova, 92
4. Louisville, 87
5. USF, 63.75
6. Georgetown, 55
7. Pittsburgh, 47
8. Rutgers, 45
9. Syracuse, 44
10. Providence, 32
11. DePaul, 29
12. Marquette, 15.5