UTEP’s Powell Named C-USA Male Track Athlete of the Week for Second Time

5/3/2022 10:57:00 AM

DALLAS – UTEP's Jevaughn Powell was recognized as the Conference USA Male Track Athlete of the Week for the second time this season as announced by league officials on Tuesday. All C-USA weekly awards are presented by Surf & Turf Golf.

Powell, an outdoor sophomore sprinter won his third consecutive 400-meter race, clocking in a personal-best 45.29 at the Desert Heat Classic hosted by Arizona on April 30. Powell's previous best was 46.17.

Powell's time is ranked no. 1 in C-USA and the Mountain Region, and is also ranked no. 8 nationally.

Powell's first weekly award came on April 12 after his performance at the Sun Angel Classic in Tempe, Ariz.

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