WASHINGTON, D.C. – Duquesne senior Gina Bolla has been named the Atlantic 10 Women's Cross Country Performer of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.

The Pittsburgh native, who hails from nearby Baldwin, ran a personal-best 5K time of 17:15.5 to place third overall at the Carnegie Mellon Invitational over the weekend. Bolla has finished in the top three in all three meets this season, including first-place performances at both Saint Francis and Youngstown State earlier in the year.

The Dukes will be back on the course this Friday, Oct. 17, at the University of Virginia Open.

2025 A-10 Weekly Honors
Men's Performer of the Week: Ben Shields (Sept. 16)
Women's Performer of the Week: Gina Bolla (Oct. 14)
Women's Rookie of the Week: Lauren Ciuca (Sept. 16)

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