With over 100 total athletes between the men’s and women’s programs, there is a lot of talent to keep an eye on. Daniel Armstrong, a sophomore high jumper that took the BIG EAST championship as a freshman, is one of the most compelling.
Armstrong was named BIG EAST track and field athlete of the week after recording a personal best mark of 2.17 meters (7.1 feet) in the first meet of the season. That jump ranks second in program history and would have been enough to earn eighth at last year’s national championships.
The women, who are looking to capture their third consecutive BIG EAST title, have just as much returning talent.