BEVERLY, Mass. — Roger Williams University women's cross country graduate student Gabriella Carnevale (Jamestown, R.I.) has earned her first career Conference of New England (CNE) Runner of the Week honor following an outstanding performance at the James Earley Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 10, hosted by Westfield State University.

Carnevale led the way for the Hawks at the invitational, racing to a 16th-place overall finish with a personal-best time of 19:22.64. Her standout performance helped Roger Williams secure a sixth-place team finish while marking a memorable milestone in her graduate season.

The first-time conference honor recognizes Carnevale's impressive effort on the course and highlights her continued impact as a leader for the Hawks. With a personal record and her first CNE weekly award now on her résumé, Carnevale continues to make her mark during the 2026 campaign.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Carnevale and the Hawks will compete in the Homecoming 5K Road Race on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m. in Bristol, R.I., as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend.