DALLAS – Riley Perlakowski was named Conference USA Women's Cross Country Newcomer of the Year, the league announced Friday.

Perlakowski competed in all six meets for Kennesaw State this season. She made her debut at the Stan Sims XC Opener, placing 14th in 18:25.0. She ran a personal-best 17:49.4 to finish 64th at the Southern Showcase. She placed 21st at the Louisville Classic, helping KSU secure the team title.

Perlakowski finished 45th in 2:52.9 at the Conference USA Championships and 98th at the NCAA South Regionals.

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