Jan. 31, 2012

After she broke a school record and posted an NCAA-best time in the 5000m run, senior Katie Matthews has been named GoTerriers.com Student-Athlete of the Week.

The Rocky Hill, Conn., native placed first in the 5000m run at the Terrier Invitational on Friday at the BU Track & Tennis Center.

Matthews' time of 15:52.80 qualifies her for the NCAA Championships and is currently the top indoor time in the country. She eclipsed the previous school record, held by Andrea Walkonen, by more than 10 seconds.