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Four Student-Athletes Collect Weekly Accolades

MAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week
Owen Richardson, Eastern Michigan
Junior – Basingstoke, England/The Costello School
In addition to winning the 200-meter dash at the Wolverine Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 11, Richardson was also a part of EMU's 'A' squad in the 4x400-meter relay, helping the Eagles capture second place with a time of 3:18.55.

MAC Women’s Track Athlete of the Week
Bryeana Byrdsong, Ball State
Senior – Indianapolis, Indiana/Warren Central
Senior sprinter Bryeana Byrdsong became the first Ball State track & field student athlete to turn in a MAC indoor championship automatic qualifying mark this season, as she led a strong effort on the opening day of the Gene Edmonds Memorial Invite.