GREENVILLE, S.C. – Mount Olive women's track and field athletes Essence Slate and Janara Bryant were able to claim this week's athlete of the week awards following their performances at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational.

Bryant, a sophomore from Beaufort, NC took home first place in the triple jump at the Alan Connie Shamrock Invitational by setting a NCAA provisional mark of 13.11 meters.

Slate, a senior from Anchorage, Ak. set a Mount Olive school record while finishing in second place in the 400 meters with a NCAA provisional time of 55.19. Slate also finished seventh in the 200 meter with a time of 24.38.

The Trojans are set to host their next meet, the 9th Annual Adidas Trojan Challenge on Saturday March 28th.