FARMVILLE, Va. – Longwood junior Sophie Farley has been named Big South Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week, while freshmen Jonah Bowman and Alexa Bergesen have been named Big South Freshmen of the Week, the conference announced Thursday.

Farley led the Lancers to a first-place finish at the Lancer Pink Invitational on Friday, winning the women's 5K with a time of 17:51.1. The Palmyra, Va., native finished ahead of the field to lead Longwood to the team title with 21 points.

Bergesen finished 10th overall in the women's 5K with a time of 19:43.9, helping the Lancers secure the team victory. Longwood placed five runners in the top seven and finished ahead of Southern Virginia, VCU, N.C. Central, Elizabeth City State and Chowan.

Bowman finished seventh overall in the men's 8K with a time of 27:09.7. The freshman helped Longwood claim the men's team title with 27 points, as the Lancers placed five runners in the top eight to finish ahead of Southern Virginia, Elizabeth City State and N.C. Central.

The weekly honors recognize Longwood's strong performances at the Lancer Pink Invitational, where the Lancers swept both team titles on their home course while celebrating Senior Day.

Longwood continues its preparation for the Big South Cross Country Championships, set for Oct. 30 in Spartanburg, S.C.

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