Bucknell University Athletics
Thrice As Nice: Nnadi Earns PL Field Athlete of the Week Honors (UPDATED)
2/15/2016 3:55:00 PM | Women's Track and Field
LEWISBURG, Pa. – For the second consecutive week, Bucknell women's track and field senior Sophia Nnadi has been named M-F Athletic Field Athlete of the Week, following her performance at the Bucknell Tune-Up on Friday night. She is now a three-time recipient of the award this season. In addition, Nnadi was named Corvias ECAC Women's Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week on Wednesday.
Nnadi won both the shot put and weight throw, with ECAC-qualifying marks, in the final meet before the upcoming Patriot League Indoor Championships.
In the weight throw, Nnadi beat out 20 throwers with a heave of 53-10 ½. Her performance is a personal best and is the top toss in the Patriot League this season. The throw also ranks sixth in program history.
Nnadi notched the top mark in the shot put in a field of 21 with a toss of 46-6.
The Patriot League Indoor Championships will be held at Boston University on Feb. 19-21.
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