Eric Lawson
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Simpsonville, SC
High School: Mauldin
Major: Pre-Med
Parents: Kevin & Sandy

Freshman (2009): Ran in four events ... Crossed the finish line in 18th position out of 68 entries at the Quaker Invtational (Oct. 17) with an 8K mark of 29:10 ... Posted a season-best performance of 28:41 at the Foothills Invitational (Oct. 10).

Prior to Emory
: Earned four letters at Maudlin High School High School ... Was coached by Delmer Howell ... Served as team captain his junior and senior campaigns ... During his junior year, he posted a 5K time of 16:53 ... Recorded a 2:03 in the 800 meters his final year ... Was a member of the 4x800 relay team that captured a region championship ...

Personal: Born November 23, 1990 ... Wendy's High School Heisman state finalist as a senior ... Was a South Carolina Governor Scholar his junior year.


Career Stats

Year W L Pct. Avg. Best
2009 163 160 .505 29:31 28:14
Career 163  160  .337   28:14



Quote: "Emory was the perfect fit for me with its great athletic program and strong academics."




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11/12/11
Men's Cross Country
3rd out of 23 teams
NCAA Regional Championships
10:00 am (CST)
@ Seguin, TX (Texas Lutheran)
8k
Box Score Results

10/29/11
Men's Cross Country
8th place
UAA Championships
@ Montrose Beach Park - Chicago, IL
8k
Results

10/22/11
Men's Cross Country
10th out of 34 teams
Southeast Classic
9:00 a.m.
@ Rome, GA
8K
Results

10/15/11
Men's Cross Country
21st out of 47 teams
UW-Oshkosh/Brooks Invitational
@ Lake Breeze Golf Course - Winneconne, WI
8k
Results

10/8/11
Men's Cross Country
1st out of 10 teams
JSU Foothills Invitational
Final
@ Oxford Recreation Center - Oxford, AL
8k
Results

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2008 UAA Championships
Team Points
NYU 35
Carnegie Mellon 52
Emory 78
Brandeis 102
Case Western Reserve 108
Univ. of Chicago 146
Washington (Mo.) 190
Univ. of Rochester 204