Bowling Green, Ky. - - After a strong performance in the Royals Challenge in Charlotte (N.C.) Elizabeth Agyei won her first Mid-South Conference Runner of the Week Awards, as announced by the league on Monday.

Agyei led the Phoenix with a strong individual performance, crossing the finish line in 19:18.3 to crack the top 100 and place 97th overall. Which placed Cumberland in 23rd place in the event. 

This is Agyei first conference award of her career.

The Phoenix will be back on the trail as they head to Grand Rapids, Michigan to compete in the Great Lakes Challenge on October 24th. The Phoenix men run at 10:00 AM, and the Phoenix  women begin at 11:00 AM.