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Matthew Cronin
Matthew Cronin
  • Height:
    5'10
  • Year:
    So.
  • Hometown:
    Coventry, R.I.
  • High School:
    Coventry High School

Bio

AS A SOPHOMORE...

  • Competed in secen races for the Cross Country team in 2018
  • Recorded a personal best at the DIII NCAA Regional at Bowdoin College on November 10th with a time of 29:56.10 in the 6k race
  • Averaged 31:00 in the 5k over six races
  • Named to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Squad

AS A FIRST-YEAR...

  • Cronin competed in seven races for the Saints in 2017
  • He was able to record a personal best in the 5K at the Fens Classic on September 2nd, recording a time of 19:00
  • Cronin was also able to record a personal best in the 8K with a time of 29:58 at the Saints Invitational in October
  • Over the season, Cronin was able to average a time of 31:08 in the 8K

BEFORE EMMANUEL...

  • Attended high school at Coventry HS in Coventry, R.I.
  • Competed on the Coventry High School Cross Country and Track teams throughout high school

PLAYER PROFILE

  • Major: Graphic Design/ Accounting
  • Career Aspirations: Card Designer, CPA
  • Favorite Book: Colin Fischer 
  • Favorite Movie: The Goonies/ Rush Hour
  • Favorite Pre-game Meal: Pasta and Sausage
  • Favorite Late Night Snack: Carrot cake & Milk
  • Favorite Spot on the EC Campus: Library
  • Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Running at Thetford, Vermont
  • Who is your most respected professional athlete?: Steve Prefontaine