2019-20 Bentley University Men's Track and Field News

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148 Bentley Student-Athletes Receive D2ADA Academic Achievement Awards

August 28, 2020

The 148 honorees was the second most for any institution in the Northeast-10 Conference and the East Region, as well as the 11th highest total nationally. Putting that into perspective, there are more than 300 Division II institutions across the country.

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Bentley Men’s & Women’s Track Honored for Academics

July 22, 2020

The 2019-20 Bentley University men’s and women’s track and field teams have received All-Academic team recognition from the United States Track and Field & Cross Country Coaches Association by virtue of maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.

NE10 Suspends Conference-Sponsored Competition For Fall Semester
NE10 Suspends Conference-Sponsored Competition For Fall Semester

July 16, 2020

The Council of Presidents of the Northeast-10 Conference voted unanimously on Thursday, July 16, to suspend all NE10-sponsored competition and championships through December 31 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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This Day in Bentley History: May 27, 2017 -- Sihvonen Finishes 9th in NCAA Championships, Earns 2nd Team All-America Honors

May 27, 2020

On this day in 2017, Bentley University junior Holt Sihvonen (Lebanon, Conn./Lyman Memorial HS) earned second-team All-America honors by finishing ninth in the javelin at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

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This Day in Bentley History - May 6, 2016: Sihvonen Becomes Northeast-10 Champion in Javelin

May 06, 2020

On this day in 2016, Bentley University sophomore Holt Sihvonen (Lebanon, Conn./Lyman Memorial HS) turned in a winning effort in the men's javelin during day one of the Northeast-10 Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships Friday at American International College. He bested the runner-up by nearly 15 feet.

Soham Basu
Basu Shares His Story in Northeast-10's Sideline Stories Series

May 01, 2020

The Northeast-10's Sideline Stories series recently featured Bentley track student-athlete Soham Basu. https://spark.adobe.com/page/zZFt049GP4N2a/

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Arnold & Hurwitz Gain Academic All-Northeast-10 Honors

April 16, 2020

Bentley University student-athletes Alex Arnold (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy) and Sydney Hurwitz (Newton/Newton North HS) have been selected for the Academic All-Northeast-10 Conference indoor track teams.

Northeast-10 Recognizes Bentley Men’s Track as “Team of the Week”
Northeast-10 Recognizes Bentley Men’s Track as “Team of the Week”

April 07, 2020

The Northeast-10 Conference has recognized the Bentley University men’s track and field team as one of its “Teams of the Week”. Throughout the remainder of the spring, the conference will be honoring the seniors from the spring season with this recognition.

Holt Sihvonen
This Day in Bentley History - April 2, 2017: Sihvonen Shatters School Record, Moves into Ranks of Division II Elite

April 02, 2020

On this date in 2017, Bentley University junior Holt Sihvonen (Lebanon, Conn./Lyman Memorial HS) shattered his own school record and elevated himself into the ranks of the premier javelin throwers in Division II with an outstanding performance Sunday in the Black and Gold Invitational at Bryant University Sunday.

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This Day in Bentley History - March 30, 2013: School Record Set at Raleigh Relays

March 30, 2020

On this date in 2013, members of the Bentley men's track team broke the school record in the 4x1500 relay during the Raleigh Relays at North Carolina State University.

Northeast-10 Suspends Spring Athletics Competition Until April 13
Northeast-10 Suspends Spring Athletics Competition Until April 13

March 12, 2020

The Northeast-10 Conference issued the following statement regarding COVID-19. In addition, the Atlantic Hockey championships have been cancelled.

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Shevlin Runs to 5th at NE10’s; Hurwitz Places 8th in Hurdles

February 21, 2020

Bentley University juniors Brian Shevlin (Floral Park, N.Y./Chaminade HS) and Sydney Hurwitz (Newton/Newton North HS) scored in individual events Friday as the 2020 Northeast-10 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships drew to a close at the Reggie Lewis Center.

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Shevlin, Hurwitz Qualify for NE10 Finals; Fraser Breaks School Record

February 20, 2020

Bentley University juniors Brian Shevlin (Floral Park, N.Y./Chaminade HS) and Sydney Hurwitz (Newton/Newton North HS) qualified for Friday’s finals with their performances Thursday during day one of the Northeast-10 Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center.

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Bentley Runners Set 8 New PRs during BU David Hemery Valentine’s Invitational; Falcons Also Compete at MIT

February 15, 2020

Eight new personal bests were achieved by members of the Bentley University men’s indoor track and field team during the David Hemery Valentine’s Invitational at the Boston University Track and Tennis Center Saturday.

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Shevlin, Arnold Crack NE10 Top 10 with Performances at Maine

February 08, 2020

Junior Brian Shevlin (Floral Park, N.Y./Chaminade HS) and senior Alex Arnold (Saco, Maine/Thornton Academy) achieved performances that rank among the best in the Northeast-10 Conference this season while competing for the Bentley University men’s indoor track team during the UMaine Saturday Invitational at the New Balanced Field House on Saturday.