On Thursday, graduate student pole vaulter Kara Whitson was named Southland Conference Outdoor Track and Field Student-Athlete of the Year, alongside Lamar's Sam Stabler.

The second day of the NCAA National Championships was a historic one for the Sam Houston State track and field program as two more athletes earned All-American honors.

Ashley Jenkins, Danielle Demas and Matt Viverette are poised for action at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon

Sam Houston State sprinter Danielle Demas knew if she just took care of business in the quarterfinals of the 100-meter hurdles she would be advancing to Eugene Oregon.

Danielle Demas kept her hopes for a berth in the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, alive with a record-breaking performance in Austin Friday

Ashley Jenkins earned a berth in the NCAA Championships in women's hammer with an 11th place finish at the NCAA West Prelim in Austin Thursday