SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Ashley Schnell, a junior cross country runner for UNCG, has been named the Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week for October 6, the league office announced today.
The Lincoln, Neb., native carries a 4.0 GPA in instrumental performance.
Last weekend, Schnell set a UNCG school record with her time of 17:37 at the Greater Louisville Classic. Her time was about 25 seconds faster than the previous record. Schnell finished 18th in a very competitive field that included many of the top teams in the region. Her efforts helped the Spartans to a 14th place finish as a team.
Schnell was named women's SoCon Runner of the Week on Tuesday. She was also named Student-Athlete of the Week September 22.
Other nominees included Appalachian State women's cross country runner Brittany Caudle, Davidson volleyball player Sarabeth Peele, Elon men's soccer player Clint Irwin, Georgia Southern women's cross country runner Sara Curry, Samford women's soccer player Alyssa Whitehead and Wofford football player Mitch Allen.
Southern Conference Student-Athlete of the Week
Sept. 8: Brittany Hallberg, Women's Soccer, Elon
Sept. 15: Courtney Barnes, Volleyball, Chattanooga
Sept. 22: Ashley Schnell, Women's Cross Country, UNCG
Sept. 29: Moriah Bellissimo, Volleyball, Georgia Southern
Oct. 6: Ashley Schnell, Women's Cross Country, UNCG