Sophomore Matt Molinaro named the OAC Men's Track Athlete of the Week

By Ashley Birchmeier

ADA — Sophomore Matt Molinaro was named the Ohio Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week for the week of April 18-24.

The sophomore earns his second Athlete of the Week honor for the 2016 outdoor season.

Molinaro led ONU at the Jesse Owens Track Classic claiming a fourth place finish in the 800-meter run with a season best time of 1:50.20.

The sophomore is currently ranked third in the nation in the event.

The Polar Bears return to action Friday and Saturday as they compete in the Ohio Athletic Conference Championships hosted by Wilmington College.