Ashley Matthews has been named Lee University's Female Athlete of the Week after a stellar showing at the Sea Ray Relays in Knoxville, Tenn. over the weekend.
Matthews started the three-day event on a high note for the Lady Flames with a third place performance in the 10,000 meter run Thursday evening. Matthews' time of 38:13.96 set a new school record and marked the fastest time in the NCCAA this season. The junior beat her personal best,which was set when she won the SSAC Championship last Spring, by a minute and 10 seconds.
"This race was huge breakthrough for Ashley," said Lee coach Caleb Morgan. "I cannot think of a more deserving athlete on our team who has been more consistent or worked harder."
Matthews and the Lady Flames are scheduled to travel to Sewanee, Tenn. for the Sewanee Invitational on Friday, Apr. 18. It is the last scheduled meet before the NCCAA National Championships (May 1-3).
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