BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has tabbed Prairie View A&M’s Keonna Otis, Alabama A&M’s Lalia Gaynor and Florida A&M’s Kirah Copeland for SWAC Women's Indoor Track and Field Weekly Honors for their outstanding performances this past week of competition.
 
Otis claimed the top spot in the shot put with a throw of 13.99 meters, leading a strong showing in the field.

Gaynor had a huge day at the PNC Lenny Lyles Invitational last week, winning the 400m and finishing second in the 200m.

Copeland had an impressive win in the 400-meter dash (56.49) at the Gamecock Challenge this past week.

About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and Tennis.
 
Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball.
 
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