INDIANAPOLIS - IU Indianapolis men's cross country rookie Aidan Connors has been named #HLXC Men's Freshman of the Week after a standout effort at the Under Armour Pre-National Invitational in Terre Haute on Friday (Oct. 16). It marks the second time this season he's won the weekly honor. 

Connors was the Jags' No. 2 finisher at the Pre-Nats Invitational on Friday, closing the 8K race in a time of 24:54.2. He placed 229th overall of 342 total runners while competing against a nationally elite field. 

Connors and the Jaguars will next compete at the 2026 Horizon League Championships in Clinton, Pa., on Oct. 31.