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Saint Joseph's Men's Track and Field Dominates Relays at Princeton
Hawks set school record in 4x100m relay, win 4x400m relay at Sam Howell Invitational
Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:18pm
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The Saint Joseph's men's track and field team delivered a strong performance at Princeton's Sam Howell Invitational, highlighted by a school-record in the 4x100m relay and a win in the 4x400m relay. The Hawks had several top finishes across individual events, including personal bests in the 800m, 1500m, and 5000m.
Why it matters
This meet showcases the depth and talent of the Saint Joseph's men's track and field team as they prepare for the upcoming conference championships and NCAA postseason. The record-breaking relay performance and individual successes demonstrate the Hawks' ability to compete at a high level against top competition.
The details
In the 4x100m relay, the Saint Joseph's team of Jayden Rowe, Aidan Connolly, Liam Gallagher, and Ethan Brock set a new school record with a time of 40.79, finishing second overall. Individually, Rowe led the Hawks in the 100m with a personal-best time of 10.76, followed by Connolly (10.88) and Gallagher (11.04). In the 400m, Brock finished eighth (47.88), followed by Connolly (48.52) and Gallagher (49.03). The Hawks also had strong showings in the 800m, led by Liam O'Connell's third-place finish in a personal-best 1:53.27. In the 4x400m relay, the team of Rowe, Connolly, Gallagher, and Brock won the event with a time of 3:14.99.
- The meet took place on April 5, 2026 at the Sam Howell Invitational in Princeton, New Jersey.
- The Hawks will next compete at the Duke Invitational on April 10-11 and the Bucknell Bison Classic on April 11.
The players
Jayden Rowe
A member of the Saint Joseph's men's track and field team who set a personal best in the 100m and was part of the record-breaking 4x100m relay team.
Aidan Connolly
A Saint Joseph's track and field athlete who competed in the 100m, 400m, and was part of the winning 4x400m relay team.
Liam Gallagher
A Saint Joseph's track and field competitor who participated in the 100m, 400m, and was a member of the record-setting 4x100m relay team and the winning 4x400m relay team.
Ethan Brock
A Saint Joseph's track and field athlete who was part of the school-record setting 4x100m relay team and also competed in the individual 400m event.
Liam O'Connell
A Saint Joseph's track and field runner who finished third in the 800m with a personal-best time.
What’s next
The Hawks will look to build on their strong performance at the Sam Howell Invitational when they compete at the Duke Invitational on April 10-11 and the Bucknell Bison Classic on April 11 as they prepare for the upcoming conference championships and NCAA postseason.
The takeaway
The Saint Joseph's men's track and field team showcased their depth and talent at the Princeton meet, setting a school record in the 4x100m relay and winning the 4x400m relay. With several personal-best performances across individual events, the Hawks demonstrated their ability to compete at a high level against top competition as they gear up for the postseason.
