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 31.
 
Men’s Track Athlete of the Week
Nick Scudder, Sr., Charlotte
Scudder set a new Charlotte program record in the 5,000 meter run, finishing the race in 13:34.76.  The time is also the fifth fastest in the NCAA this season.
 
Men’s Field Athlete of the Week
Brady Palen, Sr., Wichita State
Palen recorded a Top 10 jump nationally in high jump a the Wichita State Shocker Spring Invitational, clearing 2.17 meters. His mark is the top in The American and 9^th in the NCAA.
 
Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
Joyasia Smith, So., Charlotte
Smith blazed to a podium finish in the 200-meter dash at the Pepsi Florida Relays, finishing in 22.91 seconds.  It is the top time in The American and 5^th best in the NCAA.
 
Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Laura Fodor, So., Tulane
Fodor finished with a personal best point total at the Bobcat Invitational & Multi, ending the meet with 5,092 points. Her point total is the 16^th best in the NCAA this season.