By: Jeff Weseloh, Director of Athletics Media Relations
Allendale, Mich. - The Southwest Baptist University track and field team earned their first All-American honors of the outdoor season in the second day of competition at the NCAA National Championships.
Natalie O'Keefe brought home her second career All-American honor with a 5th place finish in the women's high jump with a jump of 1.73 meters. In the men's 4x400 meter relay, the relay comprised of Nial Thomas, Dwayne Lawrence, Levar Russell, and Maverick Bowleg finished 12th in a time of 3:18.16.
The Bearcats will conclude their 2015 season on Saturday, May 23 when
Elizabeth Luckel competes in the 1,500 meter finals at 1:25pm.