LA Tech Wilson Places Eighth at USA Championships

INDIANAPOLIS -- Louisiana Tech senior and All-American Latonia Wilson finished in eighth place Sunday afternoon in the finals of the women's 200-meter dash at the 2007 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships after running a time of 23.12 seconds.

Wilson advanced to the finals after running a time of 23.11 in the first round Saturday and a 23.14 in the semi-finals Sunday morning. Senior Miriam Barnes also competed in the women's 400-hurdles and got to the semi-finals Saturday evening.