LSU track and field will travel to Coral Gables, Fla. this weekend to compete Saturday in the Hurricane Alumni Invitational.
Though LSU won seven men and seven women event titles during last weekend’s Battle on the Bayou, coach Dennis Shaver knows his squad must maintain focus and continue to improve.
“We only have five Mondays left of training before we begin postseason preparation,” Shaver said. “Everyday is important; everyday has a purpose, and I think they understand that.”
Senior thrower Denise Hinton is excited to compete her teammates this week. The Peachtree City, Ga., native believes last week’s success has generated positive energy that she has noticed transitioning into practice this week.
“Last week did a lot for us, especially while we head into our big meets like the Southeastern Conference Championship,” said Hinton. “It just really built up our team morale and team confidence at this point in the season, and we just need to continue to build.”
The LSU men will enter the competition ranked No. 20 and the LSU women rank No. 8, according to U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
“Everyday is important; everyday has a purpose, and I think they understand that.”