SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Furman senior Erin Barker has been named the Southern Conference Women’s Runner of the Week, the league office announced today. It is the second time Barker has earned the weekly honor.

The Easley, S.C., native led the Paladin women for the fourth consecutive meet. Barker finished second on the Gene Mullin Furman Invitational 5K course with a time of 18:38. Furman captured the invitational title.

The Paladins will compete again at the Blue Ridge Open in Boone, N.C. on Oct. 14.

2011 Southern Conference Women’s Runners of the Week

Week 1: Erin Barker, Furman

Week 2: Morgan Denecke, Elon

Week 3: Ashley Schnell, UNCG

Week 4: Dena O’Brien, College of Charleston

Week 5: Lauren D’Alessio, Samford

Week 6: Erin Barker, Furman