NEW ORLEANS – The University of South Alabama claimed both Sun Belt Conference Women's Track and Field Athlete of the Week awards, as announced Wednesday by the league office. Silje Lindstad was recognized as the Women's Track Athlete of the Week and Autavia Fluker won Field Athlete of the Week accolades after their performances at last week's Jaguar Opener.
Lindstad won the Jaguar Opener 1,500m on her first collegiate attempt with a time of 4:44.50. In addition, the freshman took the runner-up spot in the 3,000m after crossing the line in 10:30.63.
Fluker set a new school shot put record at the Jaguar Opener with a 16.