Junior Emily Richards named USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week

By Caleb Scott

ADA — Junior Emily Richards (Delaware/Hayes) has been named the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Div. III Women's National Athlete of the Week for the week of Mar. 28.

Richards competed in the Raleigh Relays where she ran the 10th fastest time in Div. III history in the 1,500-meter run and ran a school record time of 4:23.21.

The junior also competed in the 800-meter run, where she was the first collegiate athlete to cross the finish line in finished second overall in 2:06.06.

Richards' time in the event currently ranks best among all three major divisions in the NCAA.

Northern returns to action Saturday as they compete in the Centre (Ky.) Invitational.