The Southern University track and field team closed out the 2013 SWAC Outdoor Track Championships at Tad Gormley Stadium with a balanced finish as men and women each posted fourth place finishes. 

The championships not only showed a solid demonstration of athleticism and camaraderie among the athletes but also showed a bright light on the growth within the team, specifically, consistency in major meet performances. 

A total of 17 medals were awarded to the Southern Jaguars with D'Wayne Houston, a Northside High product and Lafayette native, leading the charge with gold in the hammer throw (50.45m) and shot put (15.86m) while adding a third place finish in Discus (46.14m).  Houston's stellar performance earned the title of 2013 Top Male Field Performer

Former SU quarterback and Ville Platte native Hasoni Alfred won javelin (50.18m) and Reginald Redding took home silver in shot put (15.73m).

In the jumping events, freshman Akil Bennet nearly made the qualifying regional mark while winning the long jump with a leap of 7.17m. Sophomore De'Andre Woodland finished third in the triple jump with a 14.43m performance.  Finally, the men's 4x100 relay team of Harld Fluellen, Mike Jones, Victor Nichols, Devin Jenkins were in a close battle for the crown but finished third with a chance to try for Regional competition.

On the women's side, assistant coach Teremine White's throwers were the foundation of success with Kashmia Weary (1^st Shot Put 13.48m), LaShae Blunt (3^rd Shot Put 12.29m), Georgeanna Felder (2^nd Discus 41.88m) and Katelyn Roth (1^st Hammer Throw 48.41m) among other solid efforts creating a base as ther other events took place on the track and in the field.  Among the exciting showings were Sophomore Tershauna Broadnax who, although the last qualifier, finished the finals in 2^nd with a time of 13.98. The final event of the day was a remarkable one with contributing team members (Maya Anderson, May Dozier, Alyssa Harris, Darian Garlic) coming together to race to a 4^th place finish.

As the team prepares to conclude their academic semesters and transition for cross country training later this summer, preparations have begun to welcome the new additions to the Jaguar Nation.  Please check back for the official list of the 2013 signing class.

SOUTHERN 2013 SWAC OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD MEDALISTS

Women

1^st - Kashmia Weary  | Shot Put (13.48m)

1^st - Katelyn Roth | Hammer (48.41m)

2^nd - Tershauna Broadnax | 100h 13.98

2^nd - Georgeanna Felder Discus 41.88m

3^rd LaShae Blunt Shot Put 12.29m

MEN

1^st Akil Bennet Long Jump 7.17m

1^st D'Wayne Houston Shot Put 15.86m

1^st D'Wayne Houston Hammer 50.45m

1^st Hasoni Alfred Javelin 50.18m

2^nd Reginald Redding Shot Put 15.73m

3^rd D'Wayne Houston Discus 46.14m

3^rd Joshua Albert Pole Vault 3.95m

3^rd 4x100m (Harold Fluellen, Michael Jones, Victor Nichols, Devin Jenkins) 40.84