Women's Outdoor Track and Field Southern Conference

SoCon Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for Mar. 23

Men
Spartanburg, SC -- The Southern Conference today named Adam Puett from Western Carolina as the Men's Outdoor Track and Field Performer of the Week for his accomplishments on March 18 at the 49er Classic outdoor meet at the Irwin Belk Track in Charlotte, NC.

Puett, a junior from Huntsville, AL, won the 5,000 meter run with a time of 14:47.09, three seconds ahead of the second place finisher. His time currently leads the Southern Conference Performance Rankings in the event and qualifies him for the NCAA East Regional meet. The time also marks an all-time personal best for Puett in the event.

Western Carolina returns to action this weekend as it travels to Clemson, SC, to compete in the Clemson Relays. On Saturday, April, 2, the track and field teams will host its first outdoor track meet on the new facilities in Cullowhee.

Women
Spartanburg, SC -- The Southern Conference today named Laura Tieszen from Western Carolina as the Women's Outdoor Track and Field Performer of the Week for her accomplishments on March 18 at the 49er Classic outdoor meet at the Irwin Belk Track in Charlotte, NC.

Tieszen, a senior from Rapid City, SD, placed first in the pole vault with a height of 12' 5-5". Her mark currently leads the Southern Conference Performance Rankings in the event and qualifies her for the NCAA East Regional meet. Tieszen was also recently recognzied for her achievement in the classroom, garnering All-SoCon Academic and TIAA CREF Academic honors.

Western Carolina returns to action this weekend as it travels to Clemson, SC, to compete in the Clemson Relays. On Saturday, April, 2, the track and field teams will host its first outdoor track meet on the new facilities in Cullowhee.