Date Posted: 9/12/2007

MACON, Ga. - Campbell University junior Verrelle Wyatt brought home his second consecutive individual cross country title this past weekend at the Seahawk Invitational on UNC Wilmington's campus, topping the field of 46 runners and helping Campbell claim the meet's team title as well.The Atlantic Sun Conference added one more accolade to the junior's week Wednesday afternoon, naming him Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week.

Wyatt completed the 5,000 meter race in 15:46, scorching the field and finishing almost 30 seconds ahead of second-place runner Jeff Naro of UNC Wilmington.

The Atlantic Sun Conference announces the Athlete of the Week every Wednesday during the 2007 cross country season.

The Atlantic Sun Conference is a 12-member league committed to Building Winners for Life, with a focus on academic and athletic integrity and a balance between the two for the student-athlete, and maintaining a high level of sportsmanship. Headquartered in Macon, Ga., the A-Sun encompasses six of the top eight media markets in the Southeast. The A-Sun consists of some of the most dynamic private and public institutions in the region: Belmont University, Campbell University, East Tennessee State University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Gardner-Webb University, Jacksonville University, Kennesaw State University, Lipscomb University, Mercer University, University of North Florida, University of South Carolina Upstate and Stetson University.

Other Top Performers
Sammy Palmer, North Florida (So. - Oviedo, Fla. - Nursing) - Finished in 25th place out of 157 runners at the Mountain Dew Invite. Crossed the finish line in 26:38.46, less than two minutes out of first place.

Jeff Crane, ETSU (Jr. - Taylors, S.C. - Mass Communications/Broadcasting) - Was the first Buccaneer runner and the second overall runner to finish at the Virginia Tech Invitational on Saturday.

Peikko Solla, Mercer (So. - Helsinki, Finland - Business) - Came in second at the Mercer Invitational with a time of 20:48.79.

Related Links:
 • A-Sun Men's Cross Country