ELMHURST, Ill. – Four Ramblers won their respective events at the Elmhurst Twilight Invitational Thursday in Elmhurst. Emma Watcke, who won the women's 1,500m, now sits No. 3 all-time in program history with her time of 4:22.08. Additionally, four Ramblers clocked a personal record at the meet, helping fine tune the Maroon and Gold before the Atlantic 10 Championships in May.

Watcke's speed propelled the Hinsdale, Ill., native to first overall and a PR in the 1,500m. Close behind her and in second place finished Aiden Grasse who ran 4:49.12, a PR.

Also turning in a win was Autumn Dushack who clocked a 17:49.25 to PR in the women's 5K. The senior shaved close to a minute off her previous best to win the event. Eva Bednard, who ran a 18:56.41, also set a PR and finished in second place.  

Rounding out the women was Madi McLain who ran a PR of 2:21.99 in the 800m to finish in fourth. Jo Collins raced her way to a 2:25.37 to finish sixth.

On the men's side, Nate Boutin earned first place in the 1500m with his time of 3:57.98, over four seconds faster than the second place finisher.

In the men's 3K, Trent Anderson led the Ramblers in fourth with a time of 8:37.43. Gabe Ryan and Aidan Collins followed in sixth and tenth, respectively.

Miguel Abaitua won the 800m with his time of 1:51.49, two seconds shy of his PR. James Howell rode his coattails in second place, clocking a 1:53.63. Jack Slaughter came in fourth with his time of 1:55.15.

Loyola Chicago has a week of rest before it returns to action at the A-10 Championships. The event is being held in Fairfax, Va., May 4-5.