SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Davidson senior Ryan Hopkins has been tabbed the Southern Conference’s Men’s Runner of the Week, the league office announced today.

The Greenwich, Conn., native won the Royal Cross Country Challenge in Charlotte Friday after posting a time of 24:02 on the 8K course. Hopkins’ mark is tied for the second fastest time at McAlpine Park, and he was only one second from the course record.

Davidson finished with a 50-point win over host Queens University.

The Wildcats will compete again on Oct. 29 at the Southern Conference Championship in Charleston, S.C.

2011 Southern Conference Men’s Runners of the Week

Week 1: Alex Taylor, Appalachian State

Week 2: Luis Vargas, Elon

Week 3: Paul Chelimo, UNCG

Week 4: Ross Ochs, College of Charleston

Week 5: Paul Clelimo, UNCG

Week 6: Lee Gilmer, Furman

Week 7: Ryan Hopkins, Davidson