BURNSVILLE, Minn. --- For the fourth time this season, Stella Rusch has received the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) Cross Country Athlete of the Week Award, following her performance at the Warrior Invitational.
 
Rusch earned her second career victory at the meet, clocking a 6k time of 21:02.50 to win by nearly 45 seconds. She also led Winona State to the team title in the 10-team field.
 
Winona State will return to action at the NSIC Cross Country Championships, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:15 a.m. at Yankton Trails Park in Sioux Falls, S.D.
 
Stay connected with Winona State University Athletics throughout the season by following the Warriors on social media at @WinonaStateATH (X/Instagram), @winonastatewarriors (YouTube), and Winona State Warrior Athletics (Facebook). Catch full schedules, scores, live stats, and stories at winonastatewarriors.com.