Duca, Mullins Named Eagles of the Week

April 16, 2019 | Boston College Athletics, Men's Tennis, Women's Track & Field

Paige Duca captured a 3000m steeplechase event win, Conor Mullins had two ACC singles wins.

By: Athletic Communications

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – Boston College senior Paige Duca and graduate student Conor Mullins have been named the Nissan Eagles of the Week for their performances this past weekend.

Competing at the Ocean State Invitational on Friday night, Duca captured the 3,000-meter steeplechase title. Duca led gun-to-tape in running a 10:25.34 on the Ray Treacy Track at Providence College. Mullins earned three singles victories for the men's tennis team, including two in ACC play. The Lloyd Harbor, N.Y. native had straight set wins against No. 40 Georgia Tech and Clemson. On Sunday against Bentley, Mullins earned a straight-set victory in his singles match and added a win in doubles play as well.

Mullins and the men's tennis team are set to kick off the ACC tournament on Wednesday while Duca and the rest of the women's track and field team are off until heading to the Penn Relays on April 25.