Austin Scott of Waddington, N.Y., Tabbed as WPI Men's Student-Athlete of the Week

2016 Oct 31

Austin Scott of the cross country team has been tabbed as the WPI Male Student-Athlete of the Week for the week ending Sunday, October 30th.

Scott earned his third consecutive All-Conference nod as he crossed the finish line fifth (25:56) at the NEWMAC Cross Country Championships Saturday at Smith. He shaved off five seconds and improved three spots since the last time the conference meet was held in Northampton (2014).

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