Norrell, Williams Highlight Women's Track and Field at McNeese Invite

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA -- Freshman Taylor Norrell (Lake Jackson/Brazosport Christian School) earned a second place finish in the 55-meter hurdles and set a school record in the process at the McNeese Indoor Invite in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Norrell, a Lake Jackson, Texas, native clocked a time of 9.34 in the prelims - breaking a record of 9.37 previously held by Sarah Usry set in 2012. Norrell would run a 9.44 in the Finals for a second place finish by McNeese State's own Reagan West on her home track.

Ja'Keia Williams (La Grange/La Grange) would make the finals in the 55-meters clocking in with a time of 7.77. Dejah Carr (Houston/Channelview) would finish in the top five for the Bulldogs in the weight throw with a mark of 14.95m (49 feet, .75 inches).

Full Results: For all results to this weekend's meet, please visit: http://www.cfpitiming.com/liveresults/2022_Indoor/McNeese_2022/index.html

Coach Holland's Comments: "As with the men, the women had some great, competitive races. They are continuing to improve and run faster and smarter. Same for the women throwers. They continue to get better, throw PRs and make Finals."

The Bulldogs will send a small contingent to the Air Force Academy to compete in the Air Force Invitational at the Peak on Friday, February 4th. For all updates on Texas Lutheran Track and Field, follow @tluthrows and @tluxctf on Instagram as well as as all official TLU Athletics accounts. All schedule updates can be found on tlubulldogs.com.