BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Crimson Tide duo of Macy Schelp and Will Pinson gave Alabama cross country an opening-week sweep of the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week honors.
Schelp won the individual title in the women’s race at the Lion Opener, pacing the Tide to a team win, while Pinson took second in the men’s race, pushing the UA men to a team victory.
It was the first cross country race for both Schelp and Pinson in an Alabama uniform.
- Won the individual 4,000-meter race at the Lion Opener with a time of 14:07.36
- Finished three seconds ahead of the field in her first cross country race for the Crimson Tide
- Paced UA to 18 points and the win
- The Huntsville, Ala., native led the Crimson Tide to the win at the Lion Opener
- Took second in the 5-kilometer race, with a time of 15:10.09
- Paced the Tide to 21 points and the win
Up Next for the Crimson Tide
- The Crimson Tide remains in the state of Alabama for its next meet, traveling to Huntsville, Ala., for the North Alabama Showcase on Friday, Sept. 16
- Alabama’s third road meet of the season, and first to take the Tide out of state, is the Joe Piane Invitational in South Bend, Ind., on Friday, Sept. 30
- After a trio of road meets, Alabama hosts the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Friday, Oct. 14
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