From NYU Athletics

The outstanding career of senior track & field runner Emily Cousens came to an end at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships on Thursday, May 22, in Delaware, OH.

Competing in a preliminary heat of the 1,500 meters, Cousens was unable to finish among the top eight and qualify for Saturday's final.

Despite producing a personal-best time of 4:30.74 at the Swat Final Qualifying Meet on May 12, Cousens was unable to equal that success on Thursday. She wound up posting a time of 4:50.20 and finishing eighth in her heat.

"She was with the pack most of the way, but she just wasn't able to make a move on the last lap," said Head Coach Nick McDonough.

Cousens did earn All-America honors in cross country during a final campaign which also included University Athletic Association Championships in the outdoor 1,500m and the indoor mile, as well as an appearance at the NCAA Indoor Championships.

Cousens graduates holding the team's indoor 5,00om record (9:41.11 ), as well as the outdoor 3,000m (9:55.46) and 5,000m (16:59.35) records. 

"She's had a great career at NYU, one of the best runners we've had," McDonough said. "She just had an off day today."