Fairfax, Va. - The UMBC women's track and field squad completed a strong spring season by placing eleventh out of 28 teams at the 2025 ECAC Championships, held this past weekend at George Mason University. 

Junior Marie Abongwa continues to rake in medals as she took home a silver and a bronze to add to her collection. Abongwa was the runner-up in the hammer with a toss of 54.17 meters (177-08) and placed third in the shot put with a personal-best toss of 14.04 meters (46-00.75).

Senior Chia Nwankwo just missed the medal stand after placing fourth in the shot put with an effort of 13.29 meters (43-07.25).

Anna Creel was impressive in the 200 meters. The freshman crossed the line with a personal best time of 24.55.

Junior Lily Strelecki also scored in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 11:26.01.