Lawrence University Sports News

Contact: Joe Vanden Acker, Sports Information Director, 920-832-6878
For Immediate Release May 6, 2002

Lawrence's Ebert wins MWC track honor

APPLETON, WIS. - Lawrence University standout Shelley Ebert was named the Midwest Conference Track Performer of the Week after winning a pair of titles at the Wisconsin Private College Championships last Tuesday.

Ebert, a junior from Janesville, won the 800 meters and 1,500 meters and ran the fastest time in the conference this season in both events. She won the 800 in 2 minutes, 18.20 seconds and ran a personal best time of 4:53.00 to win the 1,500 at Lawrence University's Whiting Field. Ebert is a two-time conference champion in the 800 meters, having won the title indoors in 2001 and 2002.

The Midwest Conference Outdoor Championships are Friday and Saturday at Ripon College.