Photo caption -- Some of the 44 NSU student-athletes graduating in the Dec. 16 afternoon commencement ceremony at Prather Coliseum, among nearly 100 who claimed diplomas during 2016's spring and fall graduations at the university.

NATCHITOCHES Los Angeles Rams rookie offensive lineman Pace Murphy, 2011 NCAA women's discus champion Trecey Rew Hoover, 2015 Southland Conference baseball Hitter of the Year Cort Brinson and All-America sprinter Gabriel White were among 44 Northwest...

NATCHITOCHES, La. Southeastern Louisiana junior Clarissa Smith capped off her successful cross country season with a selection to the 2016 All-Louisiana Cross Country Collegiate first team by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association.

NATCHITOCHES Northwestern State cross country juniors Josh Wilkins and Erin Wrozek received honorable mentions to the men's and women's Louisiana Sports Writers Association's All-Louisiana Cross Country Collegiate teams.

NATCHITOCHES Northwestern State cross country juniors Josh Wilkins and Erin Wrozek received honorable mentions to the men's and women's Louisiana Sports Writers Association's All-Louisiana Cross Country Collegiate teams.

Sam Houston State's Ana Moreno has been named 2016 Southland Conference Women's Cross Country Student Athlete of the Year, a first in Bearkat history, the league office announced Tuesday.

JONESBORO, Ark. _ The University of Central Arkansas men's and women's track programs opened the 2016-17 indoor season with a successful weekend at Arkansas State's Convocation center.

JONESBORO, Ark. _ The University of Central Arkansas men's and women's track programs opened the 2016-17 indoor season with a successful weekend at Arkansas State's Convocation center.

LAKE CHARLES The McNeese track and field team has released its winter and spring schedule for the upcoming season highlighted by two home indoor meets followed by two outdoor home events.

LAKE CHARLES The McNeese track and field team has released its winter and spring schedule for the upcoming season highlighted by two home indoor meets followed by two outdoor home events.