Senior Jessica Richardson (Columbus, Ind./North) has been named the Horizon League Runner of the Week for the second time this year after setting a new personal best and the second fastest time in Crusaders history for a 5K after running 16:58.5 at the Notre Dame Invite.

Richardson paced the Crusaders for the third time this season as she finished sixth out of 216 runners. Richardson adds to her collection after winning Runner of the Week for the week of Sept. 15. It is the fifth of her career.

The Crusaders return to action on Oct. 17, when they travel to the Bradley Invite. Race times are set for 3:00 and 3:45 pm, CT.