Ashley Ivey named MEAC Women’s Track Athlete of the Week

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) named FAMU hurdler/sprinter Ashley Ivey its Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week. Ivey’s first place performance in the Jimmy Carnes Invitational pushed her to the top spot among women in the conference for the 55m hurdles.

Ivey, a junior from Sandersville, Ga., ran the 55m hurdles in 7.98, which is the second best performance in the MEAC this year.

“To see Ashley come back and perform at this level is a welcomed sight.  She had to sit out with a season-ending injury last season that took its toll both mentally and physically.  To see her work her way back to the upper echelon of the conference is very encouraging,” Head Coach Darlene Moore said.

Ivey is a valuable component to the overall Lady Rattler squad. Along with the hurdles, she is a member of the 4x100m relay team, a long jumper and triple jumper.