Sept. 17, 2007

CINCINNATI - Xavier University freshman Christina Schneider has been named Atlantic 10 Conference's Co-Rookie of the Week for Cross Country as announced by the Conference office on Monday afternoon. The accolade follows Schneider's impressive performance at the National Catholic Championships on Friday Sept. 14, hosted by Notre Dame.

The Cincinnati, Ohio native completed the 5K event in 18:15 coming in 9th place in a field of over 300 runners. Schneider's finish helped lead the Musketeers to a 2nd place finish at the meet which included 37 teams.

XU will return to action Saturday Sept. 22nd at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif. Meet time is set to start at 8:30 a.m. pacific time.