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 24.
Men’s Track Athlete of the Week
Ben Tijerina, So., Rice
Tijerina ran a personal best in the 10,000-meter run at the Victor Lopez Classic, finishing with a time of 30:35.09. His time is the fastest in The American and 4th fastest in the NCAA.
Men’s Field Athlete of the Week
Zion Hill, Gr., North Texas
Hill set a North Texas school record in the Javelin with a distance of 74.95 meters. His throw is the best in The American and the 7th best in the NCAA.
Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
Melicia Mouzzon, Sr., East Carolina
Mouzzon finished in first place at the Bob Davidson Team Challenge in the 100-meter dash, finishing with a time of 11.38 seconds. It’s the fastest in The American and 8th fastest in the NCAA.
Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Alice Taylor, So., Rice
Taylor set a Rice school record in the high jump at the Victor Lopez Classic, clearing a height of 1.83 meters. It is the best jump in The American and 3rd best in the NCAA.
