COLUMBIA, Ky. -- Campbellsville University's Brett Pierce is the Mid-South Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week, conference officials announced on Monday.
The weekly award is the second of the season for Pierce, who also picked up the award on Sept. 2.
The Edgewood, Ky., junior won his second race of the season at the Rio Grande-Patty Forgey Invitational. Pierce broke the tape in 26 minutes and 38 seconds to win the race by nearly 20 seconds over his nearest competitor.
Pierce's time is the second fastest of his career over 8,000 meters.
His win helped the Tigers to a runner up team finish behind host Rio Grande.
The next MSC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week award is scheduled to be announced on Monday, Oct. 7.