LIVINGSTON, Ala. — University of West Alabama freshman Austin Enriquez has been named the Gulf South Conference Runner of the Week, announced by the conference office on Wednesday.

Enriquez, was the top collegiate finisher at the University of Southern Mississippi Invitational last Friday.  Competing in his first-ever collegiate meet, the Fayetteville, Ga-native finished the four-mile course with a time of 22 minutes, 24.00 seconds.  Enriquez and the field battled a course that sustained rain prior to the running of the event.  As a team, UWA claimed team honors at the USM-hosted event.  The meet featured Xavier (La.) University, Millsaps College, Jackson State University, Spring Hill College, Mississippi College, Belhaven College, Mobile, Mississippi Valley State and Loyola of New Orleans.

The UWA men’s team was also tabbed ninth in the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Association’s Division II Regional rankings, released this week by the organization.  The Red and White join GSC members Harding, Alabama-Huntsville, West Florida, Christian Brothers and West Georgia in the South Region listing.

The Tigers return to action on Friday, Sept. 14, competing in the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala.  The women’s 5K is set for 5 p.m. followed by the men’s 8K at 5:30 at the Harry Pritchard Running Park.