GRAMBLING, La (May 13, 2013) - After winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship, the Grambling State University Men's Track and Field team will to compete at the NCAA East Regional May 16
th through the 18
th in Greensboro, North Carolina.
The list of student-athletes, by event, who have been accepted to compete in each preliminary championship competition, plus those who, have been accepted to compete in the heptathlon or decathlon at the final championships competition, will be announced on Thursday, May 16, by 12 noon.
The Tigers took home four first place finishes at the SWAC Championship late last month, including the 400 meter relay title. Individually, the Tigers took home three first place titles, including
Akeem Williams in the 400 meters,
Keenun Guillory 110 meter hurdles and
Shawn Jackson in the 400 meter hurdles.
Tickets are now on sale for the regional. Fans can purchase single day tickets or All-Meet tickets by contacting 336-334-7749. For any other questions, please contact the GSU Ticket Office at 318-274-2625.