Terriers Ready to Make Waves at NCAA East First Rounds
Excitement Builds for Boston University Track & Field Team
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The time has arrived for the Boston University track and field team to showcase their skills at the NCAA East First Rounds hosted by the University of North Florida. With 11 talented Terriers ready to represent Boston, the stakes are high as they compete in distance, jumps, and throws from Wednesday through Saturday.
This year’s impressive roster marks the largest contingent we’ve seen since 2022, when 13 BU athletes made their mark at the regional qualifiers. The Terriers are particularly eager to secure a spot at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon—the first since Daisy Liljegren accomplished this feat in 2023.
Meet the 11 Terriers Taking Center Stage
Highlighting the Star Athletes
Kicking Off with Owen Faulha
The action commences on Wednesday with junior Owen Faulha making his regional debut in the javelin at 2:30 p.m. Faulha secured his spot with a stellar throw of 67.45m, establishing a new school record and earning him the 20th seed in the East Region. His journey includes recently clinching a gold medal at the 2025 Patriot League Outdoor Championships!
Long Jump Showdown
Later in the day, senior Samuel Roszak will take flight in the long jump at 4:30 p.m. Roszak enters the competition as the 47th-best in the East Region, having achieved a mark of 7.53m at the 2025 Patriot League Championships, where he snagged a silver medal.
The Track Events: Kickoff with 1500m
Fresh Faces in the 1500m
The excitement continues as junior Parker Schneider and sophomore Karsen Vesty line up for the 1500m preliminaries on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Schneider will look to make an impact with a 3:41.14 qualifying time, making him the 42nd seed. Vesty, ranked 24th in the East Region, enters with a time of 3:40.21 from the Raleigh Relays.
Women’s Events: Rising Stars
Ellie Roan and Peace Omonzane Set to Impress
Hammer Throw Competitors
On Thursday, junior Ellie Roan returns to the regional stage at 10 AM for the hammer throw, boasting a school record of 59.91m which ranks her 27th in the East Region. She aims to surpass her previous year’s performance where she placed 36th.
Double Duty for Peace Omonzane
Also on Thursday, junior Peace Omonzane will perform in both the long jump and the triple jump. Her workings in the long jump will begin at 4:30 p.m., where she enters as the 7th seed with a school record of 6.44m. She aims to build on her silver medal finish at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships that year. Omonzane is also slated for the triple jump on Saturday at 2:30 p.m., entering as the 11th seed.
Feature Event: Vera Sjöberg in the Spotlight
All-American Competitor
The Terrier women’s track events will be highlighted by Vera Sjöberg, an Indoor First Team All-American, who kicks off her competition on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the 1500m run. With a qualifying time of 4:09.79 (sixth seed), Sjöberg seeks to improve upon her 23rd-place finish from last year.
Rounding Out the Competitors
New Faces and Returning Athletes
Friday brings fresh talent with freshman Guy Margalit stepping onto the scene in the triple jump at 2:30 p.m. Margalit carries a solid 15.36m mark, ranking 42nd in the East Region. Meanwhile, junior Freddy Collins will compete in the 5000m on Friday at 8:10 p.m., boasting the 30th-fastest mark in the East region at 13:41.32.
Upcoming Events Schedule
Don’t Miss the Action! (All times are subject to change)
Caroline Collins
- 1500m First Round: Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Freddy Collins
- 5000m Semifinal: Friday, May 30 at 8:10 p.m.
Owen Faulha
- Javelin Semifinal: Wednesday, May 28 at 2:30 p.m.
Asia Hamilton
- Long Jump Semifinal: Thursday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m.
Guy Margalit
- Triple Jump Semifinal: Friday, May 30 at 2:30 p.m.
Peace Omonzane
- Long Jump Semifinal: Thursday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m.
- Triple Jump Semifinal: Saturday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m.
Ellie Roan
- Hammer Throw Semifinal: Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m.
Samuel Roszak
- Long Jump Semifinal: Wednesday, May 28 at 4:30 p.m.
Parker Schneider
- 1500m First Round: Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m.
Vera Sjöberg
- 1500m First Round: Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m.
- 5000m First Round: Saturday, May 31 at 8:10 p.m.
- Karsen Vesty
- 1500m First Round: Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m.
As the NCAA East First Rounds approach, the anticipation surrounding the Boston University Terriers is palpable. Will they rise to the occasion and etch their names into the annals of BU athletics history? Only time will tell as these 11 athletes step onto the field, ready to seize their moment. Let’s rally behind our Terriers!
