With a phenomenal season still underway, senior Erica Bougard received yet another achievement for her accomplishments as she has been named the SEC Field Athlete of the Year.
During the SEC Championships, Bougard scored 6,250 points in the heptathlon breaking not only the Mississippi State school record, but also the SEC meet record. Bougard’s score secured her a spot in the NCAA Championships.
The Byhalia, Miss., native is set to compete in three events at the national stage, including the heptathlon, the 100m hurdles and the high jump.
Throughout the season Bougard has broken three MSU school records and recorded numerous personal-bests.