BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Eastern Illinois junior middle distance runner Riley McInerney has been named the co-Ohio Valley Conference Male Track Athlete of the Week. McInerney earned the honor following his performance in the 3000-meter run at the Notre Dame Meyo Invitational this past weekend.

McInerney finished the event in 23rd out of a total of 61 runners. He crossed the finish line with a new PR at 8:16.94 and has moved into ninth all-time in Eastern Illinois history in the event. His time is currently the top mark in the OVC this season. The honor is the first for McInerney in his career.

Jarred Pasley of Southeast Missouri State was the other male named as the co-Track Athlete of the Week.

The Panthers return to action this Friday [Feb. 12] at the Grand Valley State Big Meet in Allendale, Mich.