JONESBORO,
Ark (4/25/12) - Arkansas State sophomore sprinter Sharika Nelvis earned her
second-straight Sun Belt Conference Athlete of the Week honor announced the
league office Wednesday. Nelvis has earned a total of four Sun Belt Athlete of
the Week honors this year.
Nelvis
continued her streak of record-breaking performances by breaking the Arkansas
State record in the 200m run this past weekend at the Vandy Invitational
finishing second in the event in a time of 23.35. Her time in the 200 is
currently ranked 10th in the NCAA West Division Rankings.
Overall
Nelvis is also ranked 10th in the 100 meter dash and 11th
in the 110 hurdles. Her times in both events, which were set last weekend at
the Mississippi Open are also Arkansas State records.
ASU hosts the Red Wolf open this weekend at the ASU Track
