CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - Nova Ojutkangas claimed Ohio Valley Conference Female Runner of the Week after breaking the SEMO 6k record at Angel Mounds Invitational this past weekend, the league announced Wednesday morning.

Ojutkangas crossed the line at 20:31.3 ahead of 150 other athletes. That time broke the previous record set last year by Hannah Eastman (20:42.77). The redshirt Sophomore, has led the Redhawk women in every race this season and has claimed OVC Female Runner of the Week every time she has competed.

Ojutkangas will be back in action Nov. 1st for the OVC cross country championship in Martin, Tenn.