BOSTON - University at Albany cross country runner Arianna Verardi has been named America East Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday.
 
Verardi, a native of Averill Park, N.Y., has led the UAlbany women in both of their races this season. Most recently, the freshman ran a 6,000-meter course at the Jasper Fall Invitational in Montgomery, N.Y. in 22:51.1.
 
Verardi is UAlbany's first cross country league award winner this season.
 
The Great Danes' season will continue at the Hopkinton Cross Country Festival on October 10.
 
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