LEWISBURG, Pa. – Two program records and numerous personal bests highlighted the opening of 2026 competition for the St. Bonaventure women's track team Saturday at the Gulden Invitational hosted by Bucknell.

Bona runners shined in the 1000 meters with four Bonnies recording top-10 program times.

Freshman Sydney March recorded a new school record with a finishing time of 3:05.51, easily clearing the previous program-best of 3:19.44 which stood since 2023. Sophomore Alex Jensen also cleared the existing school record as she clocked in at 3:15.81. Freshman Gianna Bille (3:20.65) and senior Mary Trost (3:21.59) move to fifth and seventh respectively in the Bonnies records with personal bests as well.

In the 5K, freshman Jillian Lozo posted the second-fastest individual time in the program record book as she crossed the stripe in 18:44.20, good for seventh in Saturday's meet. It was the fastest time by a Bonnie in the 5K since 2024.

Senior Mia Winters made her season debut after missing the entire fall campaign due to injury and placed 10^th out of 34 runners in the 3000 meters with a run of 10:49.46. Four spots behind her, junior Elise Brooks moved to fourth in the program record book at 11:02.69.

Sophomore Madeline McKillop shined in the 800, posting 2:22.03 to place fourth in the meet and just off her own school record set last spring.

For the sprints, freshman Malaika George paced the Bonnies in the 60 meters at 8.45 with a PR effort. Freshman Lana Holt also posted a program top-10 time as she registered 1:07.17 in the 400. George also finished third in the 200 (28.61) with a new PR.

Sophomore Naina Slaughter had a strong meet, cracking into the program top-10 with personal bests in both the mile (5:35.82) and 800 (2:32.37).

The 4x800 relay squad of March, Trost, Gianna Bille and Alex Jensen jumped to the top of the board in the program record book at 10:27.49.

QUOTES FROM HEAD COACH BOB MACFARLANE
"The team turned in an impressive performance highlighted by depth, resilience, and record-breaking efforts. In total, 14 women posted personal records, a strong indicator of the work being put in early in the indoor season.

"A number of individual performances stood out. Jillian Lozo delivered a tremendous run in the 3,000 meters, a performance that now places her second all-time in the program's indoor record book. Fellow freshman Sydney March also etched her name into the record books, running 3:05.51 in the 1,000 meters, the fastest indoor mark in school history. Naina Slaughter showed impressive strength and determination in her return from injury, posting two strong races in the mile and the 800, demonstrating that she is quickly rounding back into competitive form.

"Additionally, Maddie McMahon and Mia Winters, both of whom missed the entire fall season due to injury, returned with confidence and focus. Their performances at Bucknell reflected their commitment to the process, as both qualified in their respective events for the A-10 Championships, proving they are ready to contribute at a high level moving forward.

"Overall, this meet was an excellent step forward for the program. The combination of personal bests, record-setting runs, and successful returns from injury speaks to the team's preparation, resilience, and competitive mindset as the indoor season continues."

UP NEXT
The Bonnies are back in action next Saturday at the Nazareth Challenge Cup in Rochester.

BONNIES RESULTS
60 meters
48. Malaika George – 8.45 (PR)
52. Julia Wyant – 8.53
56. Meghan Litteer – 8.63
60. Riley Gomolka – 8.90

200 meters
3. Malaika George – 28.61 (PR)

400 meters
32. Lana Holt – 1:07.17 (PR)

800 meters
4. Madeline McKillop – 2:22.03
15. Madison McMahon – 2:27.46 (PR)
23. Adria Magnusson – 2:29.21
24. Naina Slaughter – 2:32.37 (PR)
32. Faith Caldwell – 2:35.19
38. Gabriella Randazzo – 2:39.93
40. Sarah Carroll – 2:43.67

1000 meters
9. Sydney March – 3:05.51 ** - SCHOOL RECORD
17. Alex Jensen – 3:15.82 (PR)
18. Gianna Bille – 3:20.65
19. Mary Trost – 3:21.59 (PR)
24. Ava Noecker – 3:47.14

3000 meters
10. Mia Winters – 10:49.46
14. Elise Brooks – 11:02.69 (PR)
23. Kylie Paylor – 11:29.83 (PR)
30. Brooke Hudnall – 11:53.86
32. Sara Thomas – 11:58.17 (PR)

5000 meters
7. Jillian Lozo – 18:44.20 (PR)

Mile
30. Naina Slaughter – 5:35.82 (PR)
35. Gabby Randazzo – 5:42.83
38. Faith Caldwell – 5:44.66
42. Alyssa Young – 5:54.39
43. Sara Thomas – 5:54.66 (PR)
44. Chloe Fisher – 5:59.36
47. Abigail Principe – 6:27.00

4x800 relay
5. G. Bille, March, Trost, Jensen – 10:27.49 ** - SCHOOL RECORD
10. Carroll, Noecker, Principe, Young – 11:43.78

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