NEW ORLEANS, La. - On Monday, the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) revealed that they have selected Milligan University's Ellen-Mary Kearney for the NAIA Women's National Athlete of the Week moniker for the first time this season and the second time in her cross country career.

Kearney sped to a 16:58.3 finish in the NAIA Appalachian Challenge 5k race to win the individual title. It was a personal-best, meet record and a school record effort. She also helped her team win the overall title over No. 3-ranked Cumberlands (Ky.) in the process.

Click HERE to view the feature at USTFCCCA.org.