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Track and Field

LSU sophomore weight thrower Denise Hinton has set a new record five times this season and is the nation’s No. 6 weight thrower.

Walk-on Denise Hinton throwing past expectations

Denise Hinton has shattered the Lady Tigers' record book as a sophomore and forced her way into national championship contention as the nation's No. 6 weight thrower. But the newest track and field star...

Trio of Tigers qualify for NCAA

Three members of the LSU track teams earned NCAA automatic-qualifying spots Friday night when the Tigers hosted the NCAA Indoor Qualifying meet, held for those who had not already earned a bid for the...

Track and Field: Tigers to compete at Indoor Qualifier

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
March 2, 2012

The LSU track and field team will have its final chance to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championship meet when it hosts the LSU Indoor Qualifier at the Carl Maddox Field House today at 2 p.m. LSU coach...

Track and Field: Lady Tigers notch four titles at SEC Indoor Championship meet

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
February 27, 2012

The LSU track and field team wrapped up the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championship meet Sunday with somewhat mixed results. The No. 2 Lady Tigers crowned four individual champions, but fell just short...

Track and Field: Tigers, Lady Tigers head to SEC Championships

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
February 24, 2012

The LSU track and field team kicks off its championship season today at the Southeastern Conference Indoor Championship meet at Nutter Field House in Lexington, Ky. LSU coach Dennis Shaver said he expects...

Track and Field to host Twilight Meet

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
February 17, 2012

The LSU track and field team will host its first home meet of the season when the LSU Twilight Meet kicks off today at the Carl Maddox Field House. The No. 3 Lady Tigers and No. 4 Tigers finally return...

LSU continues to impress in Arkansas

  The Tigers and Lady Tigers kept right on track Saturday in their quest for another indoor national title. The No. 2 Lady Tigers took home three event titles while senior Damar Forbes won the men's...

Track to compete in Tyson Invitational

By Chandler Rome
Sports Contributor
February 10, 2012

The LSU track and field team faces their third straight week of stiff competition as they travel to Fayetteville, Ark., for the Tyson Invitational this weekend. The No. 3 Tigers have faced quality competition...

Track and Field: Shaver proves staying power after having to follow legend Henry

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
February 1, 2012

LSU coach Dennis Shaver joined the LSU track and field program 17 years ago as the sprinters coach under the legendary Pat Henry. Since then, Shaver has coached 33 NCAA champion athletes, who have won...

Recruiting: Tigers hold on to first 2013 recruit

By Hunter Paniagua
Sports Writer
January 30, 2012

After tweeting the news that he was decommitting from LSU, highly-rated Loranger athlete Jeryl Brazil had a quick change of heart and decided to remain with the purple and gold. The 5-foot-9 speedster...

Track & Field: Individual, relay team qualify for NCAA championship

By Michael Gegenheimer
Sports Contributor
January 29, 2012

The LSU track and field teams have been setting a scorching early season pace. The Tigers and Lady Tigers traveled to Fayetteville, Ark., for the two-day Razorback Invitational event held at the Randal...