IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly outdoor track & field awards for the week ending Sunday, March 17.
Men’s Track Athlete of the Week
Tre’Sean Bouie, Sr., South Florida
Bouie was a part of two top three times nationally at the USF Bulls Alumni Invitational. He ran a 46.07 400-meter, the fastest time in The American and the third fastest in the NCAA, while also running the South Florida’s 4×400 team that ran a 3:05.80, the third fastest in the nation this season.
Men’s Field Athlete of the Week
Kobe Babin, Sr., South Florida
Babin put out a top three clearance in pole vault while competing at the USF Bulls Alumni Invitational. With a clearance of 5.40 meters, Babin has the third best vault in the nation this season. The clearance also set a new South Florida record.
Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
Joyasia Smith, So., Charlotte
Smith paced the field at the Charlotte 49er Classic, winning the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.48 seconds. Her time is the 8th fastest in the nation this season.
Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Riley Felts, R-Sr., Charlotte
Felts continued her impressive Pole Vault performance from indoor season, clearing a height of 4.43 meters at the Charlotte 49er Classic. The vault is the top mark in the nation this season.
