TROY, Ala. – Troy thrower Michael Alvernaz has been named the Sun Belt Men's Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday.
Alvernaz earns the honors after setting a meet and school record of 20.35 meters in the weight throw event at the Samford Invitational this past weekend. It marked the fourth time he has shattered his own indoor record just this season.
A native of Barrington, R.I., Alvernaz has led the Trojans on the field all season, earning two victories and four total top 3 finishes in only five meets this season.