Sophia McNerney Named the AAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Week
Feb 20, 2024 | Track & Field
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane's Sophia McNerney was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Indoor Track Athlete of the Week on Feb. 20, the league office announced.
McNerney won the mile at the LSU Twilight Meet this past weekend with her time of 5:01.50. She also placed third in the 800m with a 2:16.19 (2:14.64 adjusted).
It is the first time since 2019 that a Tulane student-athlete has been named the AAC Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week.
She is the seventh different Tulane woman to earn an AAC Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week honor since 2014 and it is the 10th time overall (Sophia McNerney – Feb. 20, 2024, Rebekah Markel – Feb. 12, 2019, Bridgid Selfors – Feb. 20, 2018, Jessica Duckett – Feb. 21, 2017, Alyssa Applebee – Feb. 14, 2017, Lilla McMillian – Feb. 16, 2016, Lilla McMillian – Feb. 2, 2016, Emily-Kathryn Hoey – Feb. 24, 2015, Lilla McMillian – Jan. 13, 2015 and Lilla McMillan – Dec. 16, 2014).
Next, the program competes in the 2024 AAC Indoor Track & Field Championship from Feb. 23-24 in Birmingham, Alabama at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
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McNerney won the mile at the LSU Twilight Meet this past weekend with her time of 5:01.50. She also placed third in the 800m with a 2:16.19 (2:14.64 adjusted).
It is the first time since 2019 that a Tulane student-athlete has been named the AAC Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week.
She is the seventh different Tulane woman to earn an AAC Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Week honor since 2014 and it is the 10th time overall (Sophia McNerney – Feb. 20, 2024, Rebekah Markel – Feb. 12, 2019, Bridgid Selfors – Feb. 20, 2018, Jessica Duckett – Feb. 21, 2017, Alyssa Applebee – Feb. 14, 2017, Lilla McMillian – Feb. 16, 2016, Lilla McMillian – Feb. 2, 2016, Emily-Kathryn Hoey – Feb. 24, 2015, Lilla McMillian – Jan. 13, 2015 and Lilla McMillan – Dec. 16, 2014).
Next, the program competes in the 2024 AAC Indoor Track & Field Championship from Feb. 23-24 in Birmingham, Alabama at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
TICKETS
Tickets for the 2023-24 men's and women's basketball, the baseball and upcoming football campaigns can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes, and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
Follow Tulane Track & Field on social media at @GreenWaveXCTF on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
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