George, Seals set to run at 2012 NCAA Regional

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - Southern track sprinters Tiffany George and Erich Seal will compete in the 2012 NCAA East Preliminary Round Track Meet in Jacksonville, Fla. May 24-26.

George, a Tulane transfer, posted a 11.55 in the 100 meter dash during the outdoor season. She is scheduled to run in Heat 5 during the first round of the 100 meter dash which is scheduled to begin at 6:55 p.m Thursday, May 24.

"Tiffany has changed sprinting at SU," said Southern head coach Brian Johnson. "She has become one of the nations best sprints in a short period of time. I am so proud to call her a SU Lady Jag."

Seal, a two-time winner in the 110 meter hurdles, ran a best time of 14.17 during outdoor. Seal is slated to run in Heat 2 of the men's 110 meter hurdles on Friday, May 25 at 5 p.m.

"Erich has taught me what having the will to win at all cost is," said Johnson. "He has made tremendous strides in two years of being here at Southern University."

To watch George and Seals run their respective heats live,  click here.

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