BOWLING GREEN, KY – Abia Kante has been named both the MSC Women's Track Athlete of the Week and MSC Women's Field Athlete of the Week, conference officials announced Monday afternoon. Kante becomes the first athlete in the conference this outdoor season to sweep both honors following a record-breaking performance at the Centre Invitational.
 
Kante delivered her top field performance in the long jump, where she broke the Cumberlands program record with a leap of 5.86 meters. The mark secured the NAIA B standard as she placed second overall in a field of 18 competitors, while also finishing as the top NAIA performer in the event.
 
On the track, Kante was a key contributor on the Patriots' 4x100-meter relay team that claimed first place with a time of 46.13. The group hit the NAIA A standard and currently ranks among the top times in the NAIA this season. She was joined by Lillian Guzman, MaQuoia Raglin, and Ritorion Vigne in the outstanding performance. 
 
Her performances across both disciplines highlight a historic weekend and showcase her versatility for the Patriots. This marks her first outdoor MSC weekly honors of the season.
 
UC will return to action next week in Tennessee as they are set to compete at the UT Invite and the Lee Fast Break.
 
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