University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Willis Named Sun Belt Performer of the Week
1/21/2004 12:00:00 AM | Track and Field
Willis
Named Sun Belt Performer of the Week
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004
LAFAYETTE- University of Louisiana at Lafayette track & field standout Lawrence Willis was honored as Sun Belt performer of the week after a second place finish in the triple jump competition at the Houston Invitational.
The 2003 All-American triple jumper earned second place overall and first among collegians after a provisional regional qualifying mark of 52-06.00 at the Yeoman Field House. Willis also placed fifth overall in the long jump competition with jump of 22-10.50.
The Iota, La., native, recorded the third longest triple jump in Ragin' Cajuns history at the 2003 LSU Twilight with a distance of 53-11.25 to win the event.
Willis was named 2003 All-Louisiana Field Athlete of the Year while after winning the 2002 and 2003 Indoor and Outdoor Triple Jump Championships in the Sun Belt Conference.
Willis will next compete along with the rest of the Ragin' Cajuns at the 2004 LSU Purple Tiger Indoor Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 24.
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