WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the BIG EAST Conference announced that Georgetown University's Rebecca Ochan was named BIG EAST Women's Track Athlete of the Week. Ochan was Georgetown's top finisher at the Penn Collegiate Classic, claiming victory in the 200m with a time of 23.94, the second-fastest mark in Georgetown indoor history.
Head Coach Alton McKenzie
"Rebecca has been the epitome of perseverance and patience despite injuries and setbacks during the early years of her collegiate career. She has worked hard to get to this point and has displayed tremendous versatility as a sprinter here at Georgetown. This is a well deserved recognition. I am very proud and excited for her. I am looking forward to big performances from her throughout the rest of the season."
Rebecca Ochan | Gr. | Highland Park, N.J. | Sprints
- Ochan secured first place in the 200m at the Penn Collegiate Classic with a time of 23.94, the second-fastest indoor mark in Georgetown history.
- This is the first time Ochan has earned the BIG EAST Women's Athlete of the Week honor this season and the first time in her Hoya career.
- Earlier this season, the Highland Park, New Jersey native set a new school record in the women's 300m with a time of 38.21.
UP NEXT
The Blue & Gray will be back in action on Friday, February 14 at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational hosted by Boston University and the Tiger Paw Invitational hosted by Clemson University. A link to live results will be available on GUHoyas.com.
