BIRMINGHAM – The University of Alabama in Huntsville's Dakota Frank has been named the Gulf South Conference Runner of the Week after leading the Chargers at the Lewis Crossover this past weekend.

Frank finished 71st overall out of 275 finishers in the 8k race in Romeoville, Illinois, with a final time of 25:36.5.

Through this season, Frank also finished in the Top 50 at the Florida State Pre-Regional 8k at 32nd with a time of 25:33.9 and led UAH at its season opener at the Memphis Twilight XC Classic four-mile run while finishing 19th overall with a time of 20:08.9.

The Chargers' next meet will be Saturday, October 24, at John Hunt Park in Huntsville at the UAH Chargers XC Invite.