Sept. 18, 2006

CINCINNATI - Xavier University freshman Danielle Meiners has been named the Atlantic 10 Co-Rookie of the Week for Cross Country as announced by the Conference office on Monday afternoon. The honor follows Meiners' team leading performance at the National Catholic Championships on Friday, Sept. 15, in South Bend, Indiana.

In a field of 267, Meiners recorded a 14th place finish with a time of 18:58. Meiners' time helped lead the women to a third place finish at the event defeating A-10 rival, Dayton, along with Duquesne, Saint Louis and Saint Bonaventure.

The Musketeers will return to action on Sept. 23 at the Roy Griak Invitational in St. Paul, Min.