Gauntt Recognized by AAC
9/21/2021 2:00:00 PM | Cross Country
Houston junior tabbed league's female athlete of the week
HOUSTON – Houston women's cross country's Darby Gauntt has been named American Female Athlete of the Week following a strong performance at the Rice Invitational, the league office announced Tuesday.
Gauntt took runner-up at the 45th annual Rice Invitational from the Rice Intramural Fields on Sept. 10. The junior ran a 13.55.00 in the 4,000 meters, taking second among 83 competitors. Six Houston women finished in the Top 25.
Gauntt took runner-up at the 45th annual Rice Invitational from the Rice Intramural Fields on Sept. 10. The junior ran a 13.55.00 in the 4,000 meters, taking second among 83 competitors. Six Houston women finished in the Top 25.
Houston finished third among 12 teams competing in the event. The Cougars bested Concordia, Houston Baptist, Lamar, Louisiana, Prairie View, Sam Houston, St. Thomas, Stephen F. Austin and Texas Southern.
Houston returns to action on Saturday at the Lake Charles Toyota Cowboy Stampede, hosted by McNeese from the Enos Derbonne Sports Complex. The Cougars cap their regular season on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Texas A&M's Arturo Barrios Invitational.
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Houston returns to action on Saturday at the Lake Charles Toyota Cowboy Stampede, hosted by McNeese from the Enos Derbonne Sports Complex. The Cougars cap their regular season on Saturday, Oct. 16, at Texas A&M's Arturo Barrios Invitational.
FOLLOW THE COUGARS
Fans can keep up with the latest in University of Houston Cougar athletics by following us on Facebook (Facebook.com/HoustonAthletics), Twitter (@UHCougars), Instagram (houstoncougars) and YouTube.com (Youtube.com/UHAthletics). In addition, the Track & Field team has established its own official Facebook (facebook.com/UHCougarTF) and Twitter pages (@UHCougarTF).
SUPPORTING HOUSTON TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY
The Podium Club serves as a unique and effective way to enhance the level of excitement and support for Houston Cougar Track & Field and Cross Country. Gifts to the Podium Club provide financial support directly to the UH Track & Field and Cross Country programs for needs beyond their operating budgets. Donations made to the Podium Club are used at the discretion of the Head Coach. To join or for more information, please click here.