ROCK HILL, S.C. — Catawba College senior Hannah Caudill has been named the WePlayed Sports South Atlantic Conference Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week following her performance at the Royals Cross Country Challenge, the league office announced Monday.

Caudill led the Catawba Indians to a first-place team finish Friday at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, N.C., placing sixth overall in the women's 5-kilometer Gold race with a time of 17:28.1.

The senior was the fourth collegiate finisher and the top South Atlantic Conference competitor in the field, helping Catawba capture the team title with 66 points against a competitive field featuring programs from across the region.

Caudill's performance highlighted a strong showing for Catawba, who placed two runners among the top 10 overall finishers. Sophomore Mandi Pollard followed in 10th place with a time of 17:33.7.

The Catawba Indians return to action Oct. 24 when they travel to Huntsville, Ala., for the UAH Chargers XC Invitational.