Big 12 Conference announcement

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas sophomore Destiny Collins dominated her way to a victory at the Aggie Opener on Friday night and on Tuesday she was recognized as the Big 12 Co-Runner of the Week.

Collins clocked in at 14:05.3 over the 4,100 meters to win the Aggie Opener and start the 2017 cross country season off with a strong showing. She pulled away from the competition about halfway through the race and tallied her win by more than 15 seconds.

She shares the women's award this week with Iowa State's Cailie Logue, who won the Hawkeye Invitational on Friday. This week's men's winner was Liam Meirow of Oklahoma.

This marks the first conference runner of the week award for Collins. Last year, Texas earned one honor from the women with Sandie Raines winning the award after she won the Texas Invitational.

Collins and the Longhorns return to action next week when they host the Texas Invitational on Thursday, September 14. The race will be held at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock where Texas will also host the Big 12 Championship in October.