Hall of Fame
LA'SHANTENA ROUNDS | TRACK & FIELD | 2011-2014
Became the first McNeese Cowgirl to garner All-America honors for an indoor season after she placed fourth in the weight throw at the 2014 NCAA Indoor Championships with a school record throw of 71-6.25. At the time, she was just the fourth Cowgirl to earn All-America honors in either indoor or outdoor season and is still one of just two to earn the honors for the indoor season. Her fourth-place finish is the highest ever by a Cowgirl at the NCAA Indoor Championships. A three-time SLC Champion in the weight throw, winning the event in 2012, 2013 and 2014, and is one of just two athletes in Southland Conference history to be a three-time winner in that specific event. She was named the Southland Conference Indoor Women's Outstanding Field Athlete in 2012 and 2014. Her school record throw of 71-6.25 at the NCAA Championships continues to hold the top spot in the Southland Conference as well. Today, Rounds is Safety Engineer at Nucor Steel Louisiana in St. James Parish, the largest DRI plant using HYL technology and North America's largest steel manufacturer and recycler. She's also very active in Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, her church and community.
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