UConn Track & Field Splits Competition Between Harvard & Boston | Results & Watch Info

UConn Track and Field Prepares for Boston Competition, Eyes BIG EAST Championships

STORRS, Conn. – As the indoor track and field season progresses, the University of Connecticut Huskies are gearing up for a weekend of competition in the Boston area. UConn will split its team between the Harvard Crimson Open in Cambridge and the Valentine Invitational in Boston on February 21^st, marking a crucial tune-up before the upcoming BIG EAST Indoor Championships.

The Huskies are coming off a strong performance at the Sykes & Sabock Challenge at Penn State University, where Emi Erekosima was recognized as the BIG EAST Men’s Field Athlete of the Week. Erekosima secured the win in the triple jump with a leap of 15.23m, establishing himself as the current leader in the event within the conference.

On the women’s side, several Huskies showcased impressive performances at University Park. Brooklyn Taylor achieved a new personal best in the 60m hurdles, crossing the finish line at 8.40 seconds. This time ranks as the fifth-fastest in program history. Emerson Flaker also contributed to the team’s success, finishing second in the 400m with a time of 54.77, placing her eighth on the all-time program list. Alyssa Elliot topped the competition in the 600m, recording a time of 1:34.18, which is the sixth-fastest performance in UConn history.

The Huskies are aiming to continue their success at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships, scheduled for February 27^th and 28^th in Chicago. The team is pursuing their fifth consecutive titles on both the men’s and women’s sides, demonstrating a consistent record of excellence within the conference. The upcoming competitions in Boston will serve as a final opportunity for athletes to refine their performances and prepare for the championship meet.

Fans can follow the action at the Harvard Crimson Open with results available at LeoTiming.com and can watch the women’s meet on ESPN+ here and the men’s meet here. The Valentine Invitational will have results posted on LancerTiming.com and can be viewed on FloTrack here.