The coveted MVP (most valuable pumpkin) award was on the line this week when the Vanderbilt cross country and track and field programs hosted their annual pumpkin carving contest.

Vanderbilt freshmen Caroline Pietrzyk and Sara Tsai were the Commodores' top two finishers Friday at the Wisconsin adidas Invitational, which featured 20 ranked teams.

VU women face will be one of 20 ranked teams in action at Adidas Invitational; VU men Tuscaloosa for a meet with heavy SEC flavor

Caroline Pietrzyk, a standout from Malibu, Calif., was named the SEC Freshman Runner of the Week on Tuesday. It marked the second time in two weeks that she has won the award.

Seven VU women set new PRs and Van Geffen shines for the VU men during impressive showing at Notre Dame.

The Vanderbilt men and women travel to South Bend, Ind., this weekend for the prestigious Notre Dame Invitational.