Dec. 2, 2008

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FEMALE RUNNER OF THE WEEK

Vasity Chemweno, Univ. Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Chemweno finished second at the 2008 Watson Ford Invitational (Clinton, MS) with a time of 23:03.24. Currently, she holds the top conference-submitted times this season in the 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 meter distances.

Notables:

Jemu Zarzar, Jackson State

Was the top Jackson State Lady Tiger finisher at the Watson Ford Invitational with a mark of 23:36.99 (sixth place).

MALE RUNNER OF THE WEEK

Moses Alukunyang, Univ. Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Alukunyang finished third at the 2008 Watson Ford Invitational (Clinton, MS) as four Golden Lions placed in the top ten in the event. His time of 25:21.63 is the second-best recorded time in the conference this season. Moses has the top three submitted times in the SWAC in 2008.

Notables:

Darwin Price Jr., Grambling State

Finished seventh in the 2008 Watson Ford Invitational with a time of 26:03.10.