• OVC Cross Country Report – September 10 (PDF)
OVC Runners of the Week
MALE RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Isaac Ndiwa • So. • Bungoma, Kenya • Lindenwood
Ndiwa took first place at the Walt Crawford Invitational last Friday, winning on the course that will host the OVC Championship in October. The sophomore finished the 8K race, which included 64 runners, in 25:07.1, 1.7 seconds ahead of second place. Overall the race included five total OVC squads. It marked the first career win for Ndiwa.
Others Nominated: Michael Atkins, Eastern Illinois; Josh Arnett, Morehead State; Tanner Emerson, SIUE; Robert Perry, Western Illinois.
FEMALE RUNNER OF THE WEEK
Brenda Torres • Jr. • Prospect Heights, Ill. • Eastern Illinois
Torres took first place at the Walt Crawford Invitational, finishing the 6K race in 21:33.9. That was 18 seconds ahead of second place and the best time in the OVC this season. Her performance helped EIU to the team title in a field that included four other OVC teams and took place on the course that will host the OVC Championship this season.
Others Nominated: Kaylyn Holman, Morehead State; Christy Muldrew, SIUE; Lydia Bennett, Western Illinois.
This Week’s Schedule
Friday, September 12
Steve Guymon Invitational (Searcy, Ark.)
Little Rock
Redbird Invitational (Normal, Ill.)
Southeast Missouri
Western Illinois
Southern Showcase (Huntsville, Ala.)
Southern Indiana
Tennessee Tech
UT Martin