BOSTON – A handful of #AEXC teams were in action last weekend. New Hampshire and Stony Brook each competed in the Friar Invitational with UNH’s women and Stony Brook’s men placing second to the host team.
The men from UMBC also recorded a second-place finish at the Navy Invitational. The Wildcats will host their pre-conference meet this Saturday at noon. The 2021 #AEXC Championships will be held by the University of New Hampshire on October 29.
Here are the Week #2 awards:
Female Performer of the Week
Fiona McLoughlin, Stony Brook – So., Dix Hills, N.Y.
- Landed a top-four finish in the Friar Invitational 5K.
- McLoughlin’s time of 18:00.95 was less than ten seconds off the lead.
- This is her first career #AEXC Performer of the Week award.
Male Performer of the Week
Robert Becker, Stony Brook – Sr., Hurley, N.Y.
- Ran the Friar Invitational 8K in 25:01.96.
- Becker recorded his second top-two finish in two races this season.
- This is his second consecutive #AEXC weekly honor.
2021 Weekly Award Winners
Sept. 8 – Female Performer of the Week: Jane Leighton, Vermont; Male Performer of the Week: Robert Becker, Stony Brook
Sept. 15 – Female Performer of the Week: Fiona McLoughlin, Stony Brook; Male Performer of the Week: Robert Becker, Stony Brook
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