Baton Rouge, La. – The LSU track and field team had a strong showing on Friday afternoon as they hosted the Louisiana Invitational on Friday at the Carl Maddox Fieldhouse. Eleven Tigers came away with event titles, and six NCAA top 10 marks were registered by LSU.
JuVaughn Harrison contributed another winning performance on the season as he won the gold medal in the high jump with a clearance of 7' 5.75" (2.28 meters). The two-time national champion's impressive performance matches a PR, ranks as the top mark in the NCAA this season, and is tied for third place in the world.