BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mississippi College earned four Gulf South Conference Indoor Track & Field weekly awards, the league announced Wednesday, Jan. 21, recognizing standout performances from the Choctaws at last weekend's Samford Open.

On the men's side, Evan Wrights was named GSC Men's Track Athlete of the Week after a pair of medal-winning efforts. Wrights won the 800 meters in a personal-best 1:52.23, the second-fastest time in the conference this season, and helped Mississippi College place third in the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:19.15.

Freshman Tristan Jusino-Lansing collected Men's Freshman of the Week honors following a strong showing in the hurdles and sprints. He finished fourth in the 60-meter hurdles, running 8.17 in the finals after qualifying at 8.22, and ranks second in the GSC in the event. Jusino-Lansing also posted a personal-best 51.35 in the 400 meters.

On the women's side, Lauren Wallace was selected as the GSC Women's Track Athlete of the Week after earning a silver medal in the mile at the Samford Open. Wallace clocked a 4:52.51 to secure an NCAA Division II provisional mark, ranking third in the conference. She was the only non–Division I athlete to place in the top eight of the event.

Rounding out the Mississippi College honorees, Mallory Dial was named Women's Freshman of the Week for the second consecutive week. Dial won the high jump by clearing 1.70 meters (5 feet, 7 inches), defeating multiple Division I competitors. Her mark earned an NCAA provisional qualification and currently leads all GSC athletes.

The weekly awards recognize performances from Jan. 12–18 and highlight Mississippi College's continued early-season success during the 2026 indoor campaign.