HAMMOND – Following a weekend that saw him score the most points of anyone at the league's outdoor championships, Southeastern Louisiana senior Adonson Shallow has been named the Southland Conference men's track and field athlete of the year and outstanding field performer for the 2010 outdoor season, based on a vote by coaches. Shallow scored 34 points, winning three individual titles.

Following a four hour rain delay, Shallow started with the hammer throw Friday night at Maverick Stadium in Arlington, Texas. His second of six throws was his best, as the implement flew 205 feet, 9 inches (62.72 meters), leading to 10 points and a first place result. Teammate Faisal Muhammad finished in second place, with an effort of 193 feet (58.83 meters).

Shallow qualified for four events at the championships, and there was only one he was not able to conquer. He settled for fifth place in javelin, good for four more points towards the Lions' total, with a throw of 200 feet (60.97 meters).

Saturday, Shallow got back to the top of the podium, claiming a second gold, this time in dramatic fashion. With two attempts to go in shot put, he was in second place behind Stephen F. Austin's Jon Arthur. On his next to last try, Shallow moved into a tie for first at 58 feet, 9.5 inches (17.92 meters). Then, on his final throw, Shallow surpassed Arthur with a Southeastern school record throw of 60 feet, 3.75 inches (18.38 meters).

Shallow capped his weekend with a third individual championship Sunday. Nobody in the conference could come within 10 feet of the Southeastern superstar, as he won with a toss of 183 feet, 10 inches (56.03 meters).

With the regular season and conference meet complete, Shallow now holds Southeastern records in three outdoor events. In addition to the aforementioned shot put mark set Saturday, he owns the all-time best hammer and discus throws. The top hammer throw came May 1 at the Northwestern State Invitational, marked at 220 feet, 1 inch (67.7 meters). In discus, his best effort was 196 feet, 1 inch (59.77), the same day in Natchitoches.

Shallow hails from Kingston, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and was named that nation's Junior Sportsman of the Year in 2004. He went on to attend Central Arizona College, where he earned junior college All-American status seven times, before transferring to Southeastern.

Now, Shallow has his sights set on becoming an All-American at the NCAA Division I level. The next step towards that goal is the East Preliminary Round, more commonly referred to as the regional meet. Competition runs May 27-29 at Irwin Belk Track on the campus of North Carolina A&T in Greensboro. Shallow enters ranked fifth nationally in discus, 11th in hammer throw and 17th in shot put.

Although this is Shallow's senior season in outdoor track, he will have more chances to compete as a Lion in 2011. He is eligible for one more indoor campaign, and plans to participate next winter.

Women's Awards
Athlete of the Year - Dana Mecke, UTSA
Outstanding Field Performer - Trecey Rew, Northwestern State
Outstanding Running Events - Jasmine Walls, UT Arlington
Freshman of the Year - Shannon Reynolds, UT Arlington
Newcomer of the Year - Jerono Patrober, UT Arlington
Coach of the Year - Phil Olson, Stephen F. Austin