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Alvernaz, Finch Earn Sun Belt Weekly Awards

TROY, Ala. -- Senior hammer specialist Michael Alvernaz and mid-distance runner Gemma Finch have earned Men's Field Athlete of the Week and Female Track Athlete of the Week, the Sun Belt Conference announced Thursday afternoon.

A native of Barrington, R.I., Alvernaz recorded another career performance for the Trojans on Friday in the hammer event. The throw specialist turned in a school record 66.13m winning the hammer event for the third time this season.

"Mike works hard and has a very no-nonsense approach to his craft," Director of Track and Field Marc Davis said.