ST. LOUIS – Indiana State sophomore sprinter Casey Hood Jr. and senior pole vaulter Will Staggs combined to sweep the MVC Men's Track and Field Athlete of the Week honors Tuesday afternoon following strong performances at the Crimson Tide Invitational.
Hood Jr. was named the MVC Men's Track Athlete of the Week, while Staggs was named the MVC Men's Field Athlete of the Week. Both Sycamore standouts own the top marks in the MVC in their events.
Hood Jr. ran a wind-legal 100m time of 10.26 (w: +1.2) to place second in a stacked Crimson Tide Invitational field featuring multiple All-Americans.