The East Coast Conference announced its weekly awards for men's cross country, naming senior Peter Bagattine Men's Runner of the Week and freshman Kevin Fernandez Men's Rookie of the Week.

Bagattine led the Lions at the Adelphi Short Course Showdown Friday, Oct. 23, at Bethpage State Park. The senior finished 11th overall in the men's 5K with a time of 15:47.3, leading Molloy to a fifth-place team finish with 144 points.

Fernandez also turned in a strong performance at the meet, placing 35th overall with a time of 16:58.7. The freshman improved his previous recorded 5K time by 43.3 seconds, contributing to the Lions' fifth-place finish.