6/15/08

DES MOINES, Iowa – Shana Cox wrapped up a sterling four-year career at Penn State by winning the NCAA championship Saturday in the 400 meters, and bringing the Nittany Lions from behind on the anchor lap to victory in the 4x400 relay as well.

Cox, a senior from Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville, had won numerous Big 10 championships, been 2^nd in the NCAA 400 last year and 3^rd in 2006 as a sophomore. This time, she won it all.

“When you get 2^nd place, the goal is always to do better next time,” Cox said. “This was definitely a goal of mine!”