Sylven Cops MASCAC Runner of the Week Honors
Westfield State sophomore Nathan Sylven (Wrentham, Mass.) was selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference’s men’s “runner of the week” for his performance at the Massasoit Invitational on January 25.
WESTFIELD, Mass. – Westfield State sophomore Nathan Sylven (Wrentham, Mass.) was selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference's men's "runner of the week" for his performance at the Massasoit Invitational on January 25.
Sylven hit the tape in 15:55.20 seconds in winning the 5,000 meters in the meet hosted at Springfield College, a personal best time. He eclipsed his closest competitor by more than 30 seconds.
Sylven's performance helped the Owls place second among six scoring teams at the meet.
He was previously named the league's runner of the week on Nov. 19 during the cross country season.
Sylven and several teammates will compete at the Harvard Invitational meet on Friday afternoon as the Owls will split their squad this weekend between Harvard and the Smith College Invitational meets.