LOWELL, Mass. – After an outstanding performance at this past weekend's UConn Northeast Challenge, sophomore
Derek Munroe (Tewksbury, Mass.) has been tabbed River Hawk of the Week.
Munroe competed in the decathlon, breaking not only his personal record, but the UMass Lowell record with 6,655 points over the two-day event. On day one, he competed in the 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400m, hitting his personal best in the 400m to cap off the day (50.81). Day two featured the 110m hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin and 1,500m. He set two more personal records in the 110m hurdles (16.73) and 1,500m (4:47.11) to end the weekend in third place overall with 6,655 points.
The "River Hawk of the Week" is chosen in voting by the UMass Lowell Athletic Communications staff. It honors the top athlete, male or female, based on performance during the previous week of competition.
