2012 News

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USTFCCCA Recognizes Goucher for Academic Achievement
USTFCCCA Recognizes Goucher for Academic Achievement

NEW ORLEANS, La. — Both of Goucher's track and field programs were recognized today by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association for the academic accomplishments of the student-athletes in 2011-12.

Kosh Places 12th in Shot Put in Final Meet of Career
Kosh Places 12th in Shot Put in Final Meet of Career

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Goucher's Lovell Kosh (Chester, Pa./Christiana) concluded his collegiate throwing career today by finishing in 12th place in the shot put at the Tuppeny Twilight Last Chance Meet.

Evans Finishes as Runner-Up in 100-, 200-Meter Dashes
Evans Finishes as Runner-Up in 100-, 200-Meter Dashes

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Goucher produced the runner-up in four events at the 2012 Landmark Conference Men's Outdoor Track & Field Championship. As a team, the Gophers wound up in fifth place by scoring 60 points during the two-day event which concluded today.

Manta Eclipses Martin's School Record in Steeplechase
Manta Eclipses Martin's School Record in Steeplechase

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Goucher's Nick Manta (North Wales, Pa./Abington Friends School) broke the outdoor school record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase while competing today at the Greyhound Invitational.

Negreann, Falk Take Second in 5000 Meters, High Jump
Negreann, Falk Take Second in 5000 Meters, High Jump

GRANTHAM, Pa. — Goucher produced the runner-up in two events at the Messiah Invitational today.

Negreann Breaks Stadium Record in 10,000-Meter Run
Negreann Breaks Stadium Record in 10,000-Meter Run

TOWSON, Md. — Joey Negreann (Denver, Colo./Cherry Creek) turned in the only first-place performance for the host school at the Goucher Track & Field Classic today.

Manta Runs Goucher's Second-Fastest 3000 Steeplechase
Manta Runs Goucher's Second-Fastest 3000 Steeplechase

TOWSON, Md. — Nick Manta (North Wales, Pa./Abington Friends School) turned in the second-fastest time in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in the history of Goucher's men's outdoor track and field program to finish as runner-up in the event today at the Towson Invitational.

Negreann Eclipses Scipione's Outdoor Record in 3,000 Meters
Negreann Eclipses Scipione's Outdoor Record in 3,000 Meters

HUNTINGDON, Pa. — Goucher's Joey Negreann (Denver, Colo./Cherry Creek) was the runner-up in the 1,500-meter run at today's Juniata Invitational, but it was in another event in which he placed third overall that the senior set a new outdoor school record.

Falk Clears 5-10 3/4, Shares Eighth Place in High Jump
Falk Clears 5-10 3/4, Shares Eighth Place in High Jump

LYNCHBURG, Va. — Goucher's Doug Falk (Barnegat, N.J./Barnegat Twp.) cleared 5'10 3/4" to finish in a three-way tie for eighth place in the high jump at the Dr. Jack M. Toms Open, which was conducted today and served as the first competition of the outdoor season for the Gophers.