May 31, 2004

Baton Rouge, La. - University of Illinois at Chicago sophomore sprinter Jessica Fouche placed sixth in both the 200 and 400-meter dash preliminary heats at the NCAA Regional Track and Field Championships, hosted by Louisiana State, on Friday afternoon.

Fouche turned in a season-best time of 24.28 in the 200-meter dash to finish 17th overall, while crossing the 400-meter dash finish line in 55.66, which was good for 16th.

On the men's side, junior throwing specialist Nick Gazis also competed in the discus event.