Lekeisha Lawson Class: Junior Hometown: Victorville, CA High School: Victor Valley HS Position: Sprints Birthdate: 06/03/1987 Experience: 2L

UNLV: Battled injuries during her sophomore season, limiting her success following a strong freshman campaign ... has scored points at the MWC Outdoor Championships ... a strong sprinter who should continue to get better as she develops ... will run legs on the Rebel relay teams.

2006-07: Competed in just two indoor events, the Albuquerque Invitational (2/10) and the MWC Indoor Championships (2/24) ... it was the first time in her career that she competed in indoor track ... was limited to just four outdoor meets ... did not compete in a meet after the Long Beach Invitational (4/14).

2005-06: Did not participate in the indoor season ... started the outdoor season strong, placing first in the 100 meters with a time of 12.13 at the Aztec Invitational ... placed in the top five in the 100 at three other meets during the season ... finished second in the 100 (11.97) and eighth in the 200 (25.17) at the ASU Invitational ... repeated that feat at the UNLV Invitational, running an 11.79 in the 100 and a 24.64 in the 200 ... had a strong showing at the MWC Outdoor Championships ... placed third at the league meet in the 100 with a career-best time of 11.69 ... added a seventh place in the 200 with a career-best time of 24.47 ... capped her first season by placing 11th in the 100 meters with a time of 11.74 at the NCAA West Regional (5/26).

High School: A 2005 graduate of Victor Valley HS ... the Rabbits' record holder in the 100 meters with a time of 11.90 as well as a member of the record-breaking 4x100 and 4x400 meter relay teams ... earned the 2001 and 2002 MVP awards for her team and in 2004 was given the outstanding performance award ... was the Desert Sky League champion in the 100 meters three times ... also played basketball in high school.

Personal: Lekeisha L. Lawson ... born on June 3, 1987, in San Pedro, CA ... the daughter of Truman Lawson and Sherrie Jones ... has three siblings, Latravion, Latashia and Reggie ... majoring in communications.