Connelly was the top placing NEC freshman at the New England Cross Country Championships held at Franklin Park in Boston, Mass. on Saturday afternoon. Her time of 18:45.46 was good for a 70th place finish in the 38 team event. It was also the second fastest time ever by a SHU freshman at Franklin Park. She helped the Pioneers tie their best ever finish at the event as they placed fourth. She has placed in the team’s top five at every event this season.