BOWLING GREEN, KY – Ishak Mekideche earns MSC Track Athlete of the Week after a fantastic 3K performance over the weekend at Vanderbilt, conference officials announced Monday afternoon.
 
Mekideche clocked an 8:17.82 for an NAIA A standard, placing in the top-30 against elite competition from all divisions. His finish earned the second-fastest time in the NAIA this season.
 
This marks the sophomores first MSC Track Athlete of the Week honors of the season.
 
Mekideche and the Cumberlands will return next weekend as they are set to go to three different meets.
 
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