ROCHESTER – Macomb Women's Track & Field wrapped up a successful two-day stretch at Oakland University's Elaine Leigh Invitational on Saturday (April 19) with a pair of strong debut performances. Emma Dell ran a 13:00.70 in her steeplechase debut to finish fourth of 13 competitors while Erin Rowan debuted in the 800m and went on to win her heat by an impressive 13 seconds.

Here's a look at the results from a great weekend in Rochester for the Monarchs.

FRIDAY
1500m
Emma Dell placed 23^rd in a loaded field with NCAA Division I and II runners after crossing the finish line at 5:10.12. Kelsey Ettel was next for Macomb in 43^rd place, Lisaleen Ung was 49^th and Vanessa Sayers was 50^th.

5000m
Ava LaMilza paced the action for the Monarchs in the 5K with a 15^th place performance after recording a time of 18:51.27. The time was good for second among all NJCAA runners in the event. Erin Rowan checked in 25^th after recording a 20:12.87 to round out a strong event for the Monarchs.
 
SATURDAY
3000m Steeplechase
Emma Dell placed fourth in an incredible steeplechase debut, only trailing two NCAA Division I runners and one from the NCAA Division II ranks. Dell crossed the finish line at 13:00.70 to clear fifth place by seven seconds.

1800m
Erin Rowan won her heat going away after finishing 13 seconds ahead of the next competitor. With a time of 2:35.66, Rowan finished 26^th overall in the five-heat event. Emma Dell was next at 2:49.23 in 36^th place.