RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – The Great American Conference announced its 11th round of weekly track and field awards Tuesday, with Harding's Josie Parks and Carly Tucker sweeping the women's honors following a record-breaking weekend at the Ole Miss Classic.

The duo spearheaded a Lady Bison squad that made a massive national statement in Mississippi, combining for a school record and the fastest time in NCAA Division II.

GAC Track Athlete of the Week: Josie Parks

Sr. | Columbia, Tennessee Parks delivered a clinical performance in the 3,000-meter steeplechase, crossing the finish line in 10:37.59. Her dominant victory saw her finish more than 17 seconds ahead of the nearest competitor. The time currently stands as the fastest in Division II this season and was less than one second shy of breaking a Harding school record that has stood since 2009.

GAC Field Athlete of the Week: Carly Tucker

So. | Bullard, Texas Tucker etched her name into the Harding record books with a historic performance in the long jump. Her leap of 5.97m (19-07.00) shattered a four-year-old school record and secured an NCAA provisional mark. Tucker was a workhorse for the Lady Bisons in Oxford, competing in four different events. In addition to her record-breaking jump, she won the 400-meter hurdles and placed seventh in the 100-meter hurdles.

Lady Bison Notables The sweep by Parks and Tucker comes on the heels of Harding being picked second in the GAC preseason coaches' poll. The Lady Bisons currently lead the conference in several categories as they prepare to host the GAC Outdoor Championships later this month.

Other Nominees:

• Track: Jordan Collins (SAU), Addi Durand (OBU), Jamaira Ross (NWOSU)

• Field: Brianna Behrendt (NWOSU), Diamond Brunn (SAU), Naiomi Rochelle (SEOSU)