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Grambling State Wins SWAC Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Title for Fourth Straight Year

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[mpoverlay]Courtesy: SWAC.org

The Grambling State strangle hold on SWAC Track and Field continued as the Tigers claimed their fourth straight conference title. GSU scored 149.5 points to earn their 8th title overall, earning Bertram Lovell Coach of the Year honors.

Erick Thomas of Arkansas-Pine Bluff scored 24 points to win meet Most Outstanding Performer honors. He finished second in both Discus and Javelin, while coming in fourth in the Hammer Throw and sixth in the Shot Put. On the track, Darwin Price of Grambling claimed top honors with 32 points. He won both 1500m and 3000m Steeplechase, while finishing third in the 800m and 5000m races.

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Grambling State Makes it a 4-Peat – SWAC – Southwestern Athletic Conference[/mpoverlay]

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