ATLANTA, Ga.  – University of North Alabama junior Evan Allen of Henderson, Tenn., has been named ASUN Conference Male Cross Country Runner of the Week for his performances in the Lions' dual meet last Saturday against the University of Alabama.

Allen recorded a time of 14:46.4 to take home first place in the event at McFarland Park, while breaking a 38-year old record.  It was the fastest 5K time for a UNA men's runner since Barry Fitts' time of 15:10 at the 1984 West Georgia Invitational.

Alabama was able to edge the Lions by placing spots 2-4 and 6-8 to win the event.