Emory University juniors Xavier Fowler and Jasmine McCullough were named the Track and Field Athletes of the Week for the University Athletic Association (UAA) following their performances at the Bob Pollock Invitational at Clemson University last Saturday.

Fowler recorded a NCAA provisional qualifying mark in the triple jump, reaching a career-best distance of 14.45 meters in the event.  It was the second-best mark by a UAA competitor this year, and .25 meters better than the provisional qualifying mark.  His jump was good for a fifth-place finish at the meet.

McCullough recorded an NCAA automatic qualifying time in the 100-meter hurdles and a provisional time as part of the 4x100-meter relay.  Her time of 14.45 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles was not only a personal-best mark for the junior, but also the sixth-fastest time by a Division III athlete this season, and the fourth-best mark in Emory history, as she finished 10^th overall in the event.  McCullough later ran the leadoff leg on the Eagles’ 4x100-meter relay team, which finished third in a provisional time of 48.09 seconds.  McCullough also finished 10^th in the 200-meter dash with a time of 26.05 seconds.

The athlete of the week recognition was the second honor of both the season and career for McCullough, and the first career honor for Fowler.

Emory will return to action this weekend, taking part in the Dr. Keeler Invitational in Naperville, IL Thursday and Friday, and the Clemson Qualifier in Clemson, SC on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The following Eagles have been named the UAA Athlete of the Week during the 2010-11 Track and Field seasons:

Indoor:
December 6^th – Nelson Nwannunu
January 24^th – Lauren Attiah
February 14^th – Tony Lombardo
February 21^st – Mike Moserowitz

Outdoor:
March 21^st – Tess Gallegos, Ben Euwer
March 28^th – Tony Lombardo
April 11^th – Ian Francis
April 18^th – Jasmine McCullough
May 9^th – Xavier Fowler, Jasmine McCullough