Men’s 4x400 relay breaks school record on way to nationals berth

  • Desmond Duncan (pictured) started the 4x400 relay team on the right track, as Northwestern State broke the school record and earned a trip to nationals with a time of 3:02.73. Photo courtesy of Southland Conference
    Desmond Duncan (pictured) started the 4x400 relay team on the right track, as Northwestern State broke the school record and earned a trip to nationals with a time of 3:02.73. Photo courtesy of Southland Conference

    LEXINGTON, Kent.—The 4x400 relay has always been Northwestern State’s bread and butter.

    The men’s group showed just why, as not only did the Demons set a school record with a time of 3:02.73 but also punched their ticket to Oregon for nationals.

    Running anchor, Will Achee was in sixth place in the heat with about 100 yards remaining and blew past Charlotte and nearly caught South Florida in fourth p…