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Track & Field: Victor Headed To NCAA Indoor NationalsCAJUNS� JUSTIN VICTOR HEADED TO NCAA INDOOR NATIONALS
LAFAYETTE � After earning his sixth first-place finish in six events during the season, Louisiana Ragin� Cajuns track and field standout Justin Victor was selected to compete in the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, which are scheduled for March 14-15 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Victor, a senior from DeRidder, won his sixth event in the weight throw during the season when he recorded a school- and Sun Belt Conference Championship throw of 69 feet, 0.75 inches at the SBC Indoor Championships on Feb. 24 in Birmingham, Ala.
He opened the year with a school-record throw of 64-5.25 at the Texas A&M 12-Team Invitational and added wins at the A-State Invitational, the Samford Multi and Invitational and twice at a pair of meets hosted by McNeese State.
�Justin has done an outstanding job for us this year,� head coach Lon Badeaux said. �He�s set a school record in every event he�s competed in during the indoor season and really is throwing well coming into the National Championship.
�We are excited for him to compete against the best in the NCAA and really like his chance to place well.�
Victor and the Ragin� Cajuns will open the outdoor portion of the season on Friday when they compete in the Jaguar Opener in Mobile, Ala.
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Matt Sullivan
Assistant Sports Information Director
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Cox Communications Athletic Center
201 Reinhardt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506-4297
Office – (337) 482-6330
Mobile – (985) 981-0009
Twitter – @MattSulli123
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