JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The North Alabama Lions swept this week's Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) Cross Country honors, announced Wednesday by the league office.
Brian Bett earned the Men's Runner of the Week honor at the UNA Invitational in which he placed first at the 24:31.33 mark. Bett's performance marks the 15th best in school history. Huntsville, Ala., native Jack Gruber claimed Men's Freshman of the Week after being the fourth Lion to cross the finish line in 14th place (25:51.59).
Sandra Maiyo was named the Women's Runner of the Week. The sophomore claimed the individual crown at the Lions home event, crossing the finish line in 17:35.01. Audrey Becker, finished 35th overall (19:56.03) in her collegiate debut to earn Women's Freshman of the Week. The Lions took home a first place team finish on both sides to open their Fall season.
Men's Runner of the Week
Brian Bett, North Alabama
Men's Freshman of the Week
Jack Gruber, North Alabama
Women's Runner of the Week
Sandra Maiyo, North Alabama
Women's Freshman of the Week
Audrey Becker, North Alabama
2025 Season Award Winners
Men's
Sept. 3 | Runner: Siyabonga Mokgothu, FGCU;
Freshman: Alejandro Romagosa, North Florida
Sept. 8 | Runner: Brian Bett, North Alabama ;
Freshman: Jack Gruber, North Alabama
Women's
Sept. 3 | Runner: Ozia Trujillo, FGCU;
Freshman: Tess Shultz, FGCU
Sept. 8 | Runner: Sandra Maiyo, North Alabama;
Freshman: Audrey Becker, North Alabama