Conference USA Commissioner Judy MacLeod announced Wednesday that UAB junior distance runner Hannah Coffin is one of 14 student-athletes to be named a Fall Spirit of Service Award winner.

Four top-five finishes, two personal bests and a freshman school record highlighted competition for the UAB Track and Field team Friday at the Birmingham-Southern Icebreaker from the Birmingham CrossPlex.

The UAB track and field team opens its 2015-16 indoor season Friday at 9 a.m. when the Blazers compete at the Birmingham-Southern Indoor Icebreaker from the Birmingham CrossPlex.

Three home meets, including the 2016 Conference USA Indoor Championships, highlight the 2015-16 UAB Track and Field schedule, it was announced by Blazer head coach Kurt Thomas on Tuesday.

The UAB track and field program and head coach Kurt Thomas announced the signing of Keila Robertson and Marielle Lewis to National Letters of Intent on Thursday.

UAB cross country senior Lucy Crookes was one of six runners named to the Conference USA Women's Cross Country All-Academic Team, the league office announced on Friday.

Lucy Crookes finished in 41st place to lead UAB at the NCAA South Regional Championships Friday morning from the Harry Pritchett Running Park.

The UAB cross country team will make its push for an invitation to the NCAA Championships Friday at 9 a.m. when the Blazers take part in the NCAA South Regional Championships from the Harry Pritchett Running Park in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Fueled by a 12th place finish from senior Lucy Crookes, the UAB cross country team raced to an 11th place finish Saturday morning at the Conference USA Championships from Spero Kereiakes Park.

The UAB cross country team puts the finishing touches on the month of October Saturday at 10 a.m. when the Blazers travel to Bowling Green, Ky. to take part in Conference USA Championships from Spero Kereiakes Park.