Feb. 12, 2007

CINCINNATI -- Xavier University freshman Katie Phillips has been named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week for Indoor Track and Field as announced by the Conference office Monday afternoon. The honor follows Phillips' standout performance in the All-Ohio Championships on Saturday, February 10, in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Phillips finished fourth in the 800-meter run in a time of 2:20.41. She also ran the third leg of the women's distance medley team that set a new school-record time of 12:20.96.

The Musketeers return to action Saturday, February 17 when they compete in the Atlantic 10 Indoor Championships, hosted by the University of Rhode Island.