Men's Track and Field | January 21, 2020

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Redshirt senior Nathan Gillis of the La Salle University men's track and field team was named Atlantic 10 Track Performer of the Week on Tuesday.
 
Gillis made an immediate impact in his season debut for the Explorers, winning the 800-meter run at the Penn 8-Team Select on Saturday.
 
He finished first among 42 finishers in the event, crossing the finish line in 1:51.55. That time is the fastest 800-meter mark in the A-10 so far this season.
 
It's the second A-10 Performer of the Week honor of his career, first doing so last indoor season when he broke the school record in the 800 meters. Gillis is already the second member of the men's team to earn track performer of the week this season, joining Ibrahim Kedir, who took the honor last month.
 
Gillis and the Explorers will be back in action on Saturday at the Patriot Games.