2018-19 Tartan Women's Track and Field News
Bhanja Receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
July 25, 2019
Carnegie Mellon University senior track and field athlete Debarati Bhanja (New Albany, Ohio/New Albany) is set to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for excelling academically and athletically while showing leadership and commitment to the community. Twenty-one males and 21 females across all three NCAA divisions were chosen as recipients for the spring sports.
Women’s Track Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Awards
July 23, 2019
The U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the 2019 Division III All-Academic Track & Field Teams and Carnegie Mellon University was included on the list for the 23rd consecutive year. A total of 113 men's teams and 184 women's teams earned the distinction as a result of a cumulative team GPA of 3.00 or better for the 2018-19 academic year.
Karabin and Lindsey Named CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-America
June 25, 2019
Juniors Michelle Karabin (Ruffs Dale, Pa./Greensburg Central Catholic) and Emmalyn Lindsey (Eugene, Ore./South Eugene) of the Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team have been honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as Google Cloud Women's Cross Country/Track and Field Academic All-America selections. Karabin, a first time representative, landed a spot on the first team with Lindsey honored as a second team selection after garnering third team accolades a year ago.
Carnegie Mellon Outdoor Track and Field Garners 17 USTFCCCA All-Region Honors
June 03, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University men’s and women’s track and field teams had 17 Mideast All-Region honors awarded to its athletes by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for the 2019 outdoor track and field season. Thirteen represent the men while four represent the women with two men receiving multiple honors.
Karabin, Lindsey Named CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-District
May 29, 2019
Juniors Michelle Karabin (Ruffs Dale, Pa./Greensburg Central Catholic) and Emmalyn Lindsey (Eugene, Ore./South Eugene) of the Carnegie Mellon University women’s track and field team have been honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) as Google Cloud Women’s Cross Country/Track and Field Academic All-District selections. Karabin receives her first award while Lindsey is a repeat selection and also a 2018 third-team CoSIDA Google Cloud Academic All-America selection.
Ciriello Ends Collegiate Career at NCAA Outdoor Championships
May 24, 2019
Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field senior Rose Ciriello (Madison, N.J. / Madison) completed her career at the 2019 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships hosted at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, on Friday.
Four Tartans to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships
May 20, 2019
Four Carnegie Mellon University men’s and women’s track and field athletes have qualified for the 2019 NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships to be hosted at SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, May 23-25. The University of Mount Union and Greater Cleveland Sports Commission are co-hosts for the event.
Tartans Place Fifth at UAA Championships; Bhanja Wins 400-Meter Title
April 28, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team finished fifth at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships which concluded Sunday after two days of action at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Two School Records Set at First Day of UAA Championships
April 27, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team set two school records on the first day of competition of the University Athletic Association (UAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday at Emory University. After seven scored events, the Tartans are sixth with 17 points.
Carnegie Mellon’s Aldrich Named to the USA Coaching Staff for 2019 NACAC U23 Championships
April 22, 2019
Gary Aldrich, head coach of the Carnegie Mellon University track and field teams, has been named to the U.S.A. coaching staff as the Throws Coach for the 2019 NACAC (North American, Central American, and Caribbean Athletic Association) Under 23 Championships this summer. The event will take place in Queretaro, Mexico, from July 5-7. This marks Aldrich's sixth coaching stint on the international stage.
Tartans Compete at SRU Open (SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa.) - The
April 18, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women’s track and field team traveled to the Slippery Rock University Open on Thursday. The Tartans turned in many top performances including several personal-best performances.
Ciriello, Levine and Bhanja Record Career Bests at Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic
April 14, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team sent four athletes to the two-day Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on Saturday and Sunday.
Tartans Compete at Westminster Invitational
April 13, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team traveled to Westminster College to compete at the Westminster Invitational on Saturday. The Tartans competed against both Division II and Division III teams at the invite.
Season Bests Lead Tartans At Slippery Rock's Dave Labor Invitational
April 06, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women’s track and field team competed in the Dave Labor Invitational hosted by Slippery Rock University on Saturday, April 6. The Tartans had numerous top performances against a field of Division II and III athletes.
Bhanja Sets School Record in 200 Meter Dash
March 30, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team won its annual Carnegie Mellon Quad on Saturday. The Tartans scored 232 points, defeating second place Westminster College who finished with 143.50 points. The women turned in 13 first-place finishes and swept four events as a team.
Tartans Host Invitational, Place Second
March 23, 2019
The Carnegie Mellon University women's track and field team hosted its annual Mini Invitational on Saturday, March 23. The Tartans placed second in the event after scoring 206 points with John Carrol University taking first with 242 points.