CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Freshman Eric Thomas of the Bowie State University men's cross-country team was named the Food Lion Men's Runner of the Week announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon.

Thomas finished eighth overall in the men's 8k at the Cedric Walker HBCU Challenge. The Richmond, VA native ran an average mile of 5:37.00, his fastest of the season thus far, and helped the Bulldogs finish third overall.

The Bulldogs return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 13 for the Bowie State Classic. The meet will start at 3 p.m. at Jericho Park in Bowie, Md.

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