IRVING, Texas – The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly cross country awards for the week ending Sunday, September 4.
 
Men’s Athlete of the Week
Aaron Gilliam, Fr. – Tulane
Gilliam dominated the men’s 5k at the UNO XC Opener in New Orleans, Louisiana as he claimed a first-place victory in his first collegiate race. He ran a 14:34.30 in the race, finishing nearly six second ahead of second place. Gilliam helped lead Tulane to a first-place finish to open the season.
 
Women’s Athlete of the Week
Claire Meyer, Sr. – Houston
Meyer shined in the first race of the year for Houston in the women’s 3k at the McNeese Season Opener in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Meyer navigated the course to a third-place finish with a time of 10:05.2. She was a key part to helping the Cougars pick up a second-place finish in the season opener.