University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Friday, May 24
Lexington, Kent.
4 p.m.
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
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NCAA East Regional Championships
Louisiana Punches Three Tickets to NCAA Championships on Day Three of Regionals
5/24/2024 9:08:00 PM | Track and Field
The Ragin’ Cajuns had a perfect day in bids to the championships in Eugene, Oregon
LEXINGTON, Kentucky - The Louisiana track and field team went a perfect 3-for-3 in NCAA National Championship bids on Friday at the East Regional in Lexington, Kentucky.
The 4x100 relay team got the day going, qualifying by placing second in the final heat at 39.42, advancing for the second straight year. Trejun Jones, Zakhy Munro, Floyd Pond, and Jamhad Booth had the 12th-best qualifying time at the event.
Javed Jones put his name at the top of the Louisiana record book, finishing fifth at 49.44, and setting a new school record in the process. The senior finished third in his heat just behind Chris Robinson of Alabama, the defending national champion, and Clement Ducos of Tennessee, who came into the night with the third-fastest time in the country.
After missing his first two jumps, Jeremy Nelson's personal best of 52-10.75/16.12 on his third and final jump punched his ticket to Eugene. Nelson broke his previous best by 1.5 feet and had the sixth-best jump in the field. Coming into the night, Nelson's best jump was the 47th-best in the nation.
The Cajuns have four more chances tomorrow to add more to the squad heading to the Pacific Northwest. Kimola Hines goes at noon in the discus, Alaysha Veal and Kennedy Washington in the high jump at 1 p.m., and Moseiha Bridgen runs at 6:25 p.m. in the 400H.
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The 4x100 relay team got the day going, qualifying by placing second in the final heat at 39.42, advancing for the second straight year. Trejun Jones, Zakhy Munro, Floyd Pond, and Jamhad Booth had the 12th-best qualifying time at the event.
Javed Jones put his name at the top of the Louisiana record book, finishing fifth at 49.44, and setting a new school record in the process. The senior finished third in his heat just behind Chris Robinson of Alabama, the defending national champion, and Clement Ducos of Tennessee, who came into the night with the third-fastest time in the country.
After missing his first two jumps, Jeremy Nelson's personal best of 52-10.75/16.12 on his third and final jump punched his ticket to Eugene. Nelson broke his previous best by 1.5 feet and had the sixth-best jump in the field. Coming into the night, Nelson's best jump was the 47th-best in the nation.
The Cajuns have four more chances tomorrow to add more to the squad heading to the Pacific Northwest. Kimola Hines goes at noon in the discus, Alaysha Veal and Kennedy Washington in the high jump at 1 p.m., and Moseiha Bridgen runs at 6:25 p.m. in the 400H.
FOLLOW THE CAJUNS
Fans are encouraged to stay engaged with the Ragin' Cajuns by downloading the #GeauxCajuns app. Click here for iOS/Apple platforms and here for Android platforms.
Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter (@RaginCajunsTRK), Facebook (Ragin' Cajuns TRK) or Instagram (@RaginCajuns_TRK) to stay up-to-date on all that is happening with Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns Track and Field/Cross Country.
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