University of Tulsa

Florida Atlantic's Toal, Tulsa's McEvoy Earn Cross Country Weekly Honors

09.03.24

IRVING, Texas The American Athletic Conference has announced the winners of the league’s weekly cross country awards for the week ending Sunday, September 1.
 
Men’s Athlete of the Week
Shay McEvoy, R-Jr., Tulsa
In a competitive field at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Preview, McEvoy finished in second place in the 5,000-meter run to help lead the Golden Hurricane to a first place finish against No. 1 Oklahoma State and No. 3 Arkansas.
 
Women’s Athlete of the Week
Elyssa Toal, Sr., Florida Atlantic
Toal helped guide the Owls to a first place team finish at the Florida Atlantic Invitational, edging out Miami (Fla.) for the top spot.  The senior earned a top five finish, claiming fifth place in the field of 76 athletes.