Florida Gulf Coast University athletes received three of the four ASUN weekly awards after competing at the FSU Pre-Regional in Tallahassee. Alise Petrova was named the ASUN women’s Runner of the Week, Victor Kemboi earned the men’s Runner of the Week honor and Rhyen Foley was selected as the Freshman of the Week.
The FSU Pre-Regional was held Friday in Tallahassee. Petrova led the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles for the second consecutive race, while Foley and Kemboi delivered individually recognized performances for the women’s and men’s programs.
Petrova Leads Florida Gulf Coast University Women’s Cross Country
Petrova completed the 6-kilometer race in 22:05.2 and finished 17th at the FSU Pre-Regional. She was the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles’ top performer for the second consecutive race, earning the ASUN women’s Runner of the Week award.
Petrova’s result gave Florida Gulf Coast University one of the two ASUN Runner of the Week honorees from the meet. Kemboi received the corresponding award on the men’s side.
Foley Earns Her Second Freshman Honor
Foley earned her second ASUN Freshman of the Week award after her performance in Tallahassee. She was 50th at the 2,000-meter mark before moving through the field to finish 29th.
Her recognition gave Florida Gulf Coast University three of the four ASUN weekly awards announced after the FSU Pre-Regional. Foley competes for the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles women’s cross country program.
Kemboi Moves Through the Field
Kemboi ran 24:59.3 and finished 13th in the men’s race. He moved from 17th to third midway through the race before finishing behind teammate Siya Mokgothu in 13th.
The performance earned Kemboi the ASUN men’s Runner of the Week award. His honor gave the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles recognition on both the women’s and men’s sides.
Florida Gulf Coast University Cross Country’s Next Meets
The Florida Gulf Coast Eagles are scheduled to compete next at the Nike Cross Country Town Twilight in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Oct. 2, 2026. Florida Gulf Coast University is then scheduled to return to Florida for the Ed Holloway Classic in mid-October.
Those meets follow the FSU Pre-Regional performances that produced three ASUN weekly awards for the Florida Gulf Coast University cross country programs. Petrova, Kemboi and Foley were the Eagles’ recognized honorees.
FSB Take
Florida Gulf Coast University’s three ASUN weekly awards included recognition for both cross country programs. Petrova led the Eagles for the second consecutive race, Foley earned her second Freshman of the Week honor and Kemboi received the men’s Runner of the Week award.
Source: Original report