On Wednesday, the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) league office announced that UIS sophomore Daniel Giacomini has been honored as the GLVC Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week following an impressive performance at the Bradley Pink Classic.

Leading the Prairie Stars on Saturday, Giacomini completed the 8K race in 26:34, achieving a personal best by 27 seconds. His finish placed him 56th overall in a highly competitive field.

Giacomini's recognition follows that of fellow Prairie Star Isaac Cortes, who earned the GLVC Runner of the Week award during the opening week of the season.

The cross country season continues this Saturday, Oct. 26, with the GLVC Cross Country Championships, which will be hosted on campus at the UIS Cross Country Course.