SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Citadel’s Danielle McKee has been honored as the Southern Conference women’s cross country runner of the week for her performance during the weekend of Sept. 27-29, the league office announced Wednesday.
McKee took the lead in the final 200 meters to win the Will Wilson Citadel Invitational with a season-best time of 19:01 in the 5k race. The senior helped the Bulldogs earn a second-place finish in the 13-team field.
McKee is the first Citadel runner to earn women’s runner of the week honors since Lauren Hewston won the award on Oct. 11, 2006.
The Bulldogs return to action Oct. 12 at the Disney Classic in Orlando, Fla.
2013 Women’s Cross Country Runner of the WeekSept. 4 – Kayla Schneider, Appalachian StateSept. 11 – Teghan Henderson, ChattanoogaSept. 18 – Shaina Sumney, UNCGSept. 25 – Teghan Henderson, ChattanoogaOct. 2 – Danielle McKee, The Citadel