OVC Male Track Athlete of the Week
Andrew Payton, R-Sr., Tualatin, Ore. – Little Rock
- Placed first in the mile at the Crimson & Gold Invitational hosted by Pittsburg State.
- His time of 4:05.04 set a new meet record.
- The new personal record is the top time in the OVC.
- The result ranks 20th in the nation.
Others Nominated: Cade Sullivan, Morehead State; Taylor Lehman, SIUE.
OVC Female Track Athlete of the Week
Breanna Miles, Gr., Memphis, Tenn. – Southeast Missouri
- Earned three top 5 finishes at the Indiana Early Bird Meet.
- Placed second in the 200-meter with a time of 24.20.
- The result sits atop of the OVC rankings and is 11th best in the country.
- Claimed fourth-place with a time of 7.60 in the 60-meter.
- The time ranks first in the OVC and 84th in the NCAA.
- Was a member of the 4x400 which placed fifth in 4:01.14.
Others Nominated: Takia Palmer, Little Rock; Olivia Miles, Morehead State.
OVC Male Field Athlete of the Week
Paden Lewis, Sr., Jefferson City, Mo. – Southeast Missouri
- Topped the podium in the weight throw at the Indiana Early Bird Meet.
- The new personal record landed at 21.74 meters (71’33”).
- The distance tops the OVC and ranks seventh in the nation.
Others Nominated: Deshawn Roberts, Little Rock.
OVC Female Field Athlete of the Week
Alexia Washington, So., Rosenburg, Texas – Little Rock
- Claimed two top 4 placings at the Crimson & Gold Invitational hosted by Pittsburg State.
- Finished as top medalist in the triple jump with a leap of 12.54 meters.
- The result tops the OVC and is ranked 11th in the nation.
- Recorded a personal record in the long jump with a distance of 5.82 meters.
- Finished fourth in the event in a field of 31.
- The result tops the OVC and is 49th in the country.
Others Nominated: Clara Billing, Southeast Missouri; Payton Carter, SIUE.
OVC Male Freshman of the Week
Cole Reinders, Fr., Sarnia, Ontario – Southeast Missouri
- Placed first in the 600-meter at the Indiana Early Bird Meet.
- Topped the field of 13 runners in first NCAA meet.
- Finished in a time of 1:21.01.
Others Nominated: DJ Young, Little Rock; Mark Whitener, Morehead State.
OVC Female Freshman of the Week
Payton Carter, Fr., St. Joseph, Ill. - SIUE
- Earned a second-place finish in the pole vault at the Saluki Fast Start hosted by Southern Illinois.
- Set the program record in first collegiate event.
- Posted a height of 3.65 meters (11’11.75”).
Others Nominated: Aaliyah Booker, Little Rock; Aa’Nya Freeland, Morehead State.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
OVC Male Track Athlete of the Week
Dec. 18 – Andrew Payton, Little Rock
OVC Female Track Athlete of the Week
Dec. 18 – Breanna Miles, Southeast Missouri
OVC Male Field Athlete of the Week
Dec. 18 – Paden Lewis, Southeast Missouri
OVC Female Field Athlete of the Week
Dec. 18 – Alexia Washington, Little Rock
OVC Male Freshman of the Week
Dec. 18 – Cole Reinders, Southeast Missouri
OVC Female Freshman of the Week
Dec. 18 – Payton Carter, SIUE