Junior Gary Monroe of the men's track and field team has been named this week’s Male Pepsi Student-Athlete of the Week.

Monroe broke his own school record in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 3:49.67 at the Tennessee Relays on Friday, beating 37 other competitors. That is the fourth best 1,500-meter time in the conference this season.

Monroe then participated in the 800-meter run Saturday at the University of Cumberlands Invitational and ran a personal-best 1:54.46. He finished ahead of 25 other runners. That is the sixth best time in the OVC outdoor season.

It is his first honor of the season.