University of South Carolina Aiken Athletics

AIKEN, S.C. – The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Student-Athlete of the Week is men's cross country standout Luis Cruzado.

Cruzado, a native of Summerfield, Fla., accounted for a school-record mark at the NCAA Southeast Regional.

Cruzado crossed the finish line in 33:23.8, besting the previous mark by nearly two minutes.

The newcomer shattered three school records this season for the Pacers.

The Hutson-Etherredge Companies and Auto-Owners Insurance USC Aiken Athletic Department Student-Athlete of the Week honors one student-athlete each week from an in-season sport for their hard work and effort.





Nov. 11, 2024 – Luis Cruzado – Men's Cross Country
Nov. 4, 2024 – Brooke Morrison, Women's Soccer
Oct. 28, 2024 – Felipe Mattos, Men's Soccer 
Oct. 21, 2024 – Karl Frisk, Golf
Oct. 14, 2024 – Gabrielle Jourdain, Women's Cross Country
Oct. 7, 2024 – Tabor Scanlon, Volleyball
Sept. 30, 2024 – Brooke Morrison, Women's Soccer
Sept. 23, 2024 – Sadie McKay, Volleyball
Sept. 16, 2024 – Anna Sommer, Volleyball
Sept. 9, 2024 – Luis Cruzado, Men's Cross Country