Washington, D.C. – Duquesne sophomore Rose Kuchera has been named the Atlantic 10 Conference Field Performer of the Week, and freshman Isabella Costa earned Rookie of the Week honors following strong showings at the YSU Mid-Major Invitational over the weekend

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Kuchera made three record-book edits for the Dukes, headlined by a 6.52-meter (21-4.75) long jump that shattered her previous program record by more than 17 inches. The jump is the top mark in the Atlantic 10 and Mid-Atlantic region and currently ranks sixth in NCAA Division I this season.

The Canonsburg, Pa., native posted a total of 3,694 points in her first career pentathlon — ranking third in program history — and ran an 8.79 in the 60-meter hurdles, moving into fourth on Duquesne's all-time list. Her pentathlon total also leads the Atlantic 10 and ranks eighth in the Mid-Atlantic region, while her 60-meter hurdle time ranks sixth in the conference this season.

The honor marks Kuchera's first Atlantic 10 Indoor Performer of the Week award. She was a two-time Rookie of the Week honoree last season, tying Shea McMillan (2001) and Sarah Como (2001) for the most by a Duke.

Costa recorded the best Atlantic 10 long jump by a freshman this season and ranks fourth overall after her 5.90-meter (19-4.25) jump placed her third on Duquesne's all-time list. The local Pittsburgh product charted season bests in four of the five pentathlon events.

The Dukes return to action this weekend at Penn State for the Sykes & Sabock Challenge on Saturday.

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