WIU’s Morrow, Brown sweep #SummitITF Weekly Honors

12/13/2016 12:00:00 AM

ELMHURST, Ill. – Western Illinois' Charles Morrow was named Summit League Men's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week while Jasmine Brown earned Women's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week award for their performances during the week of Dec. 6-12.

CHARLES MORROW, WESTERN ILLINOIS
Sr. // Flossmoor, Ill.

Earned his first career Summit League Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week
Set a personal-best in the 200-meter with a time of 22.82 (converted to 22.42) at the Early Bird Opener in Charleston, Ill.
His converted time is the best in the Summit League so far this season

Also nominated: N/A

JASMINE BROWN, WESTERN ILLINOIS
Jr. // DeKalb, Ill.

Garnered her first career Summit League Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week honor
Placed first in the triple jump with a mark of 39-9 1/4 (12.12m) at the Early Bird Opener in Charleston, Ill.
The jump was good for the league's best mark so far and is currently 14^th in the NCAA this season

Also nominated: Anna Edet, Omaha

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