2025-26 Women's Track & Field Roster
Biography
2023-24
- Hit personal bests in both the hammer (39.6m) and the javelin (32.2m) at the Conference Carolinas Outdoor Track & Field Championship
- Recorded her best shot put throw at Montreat with a throw of 10.01m
- Had her best throw in discus at Columbia International with a throw of 28.61m
HIGH SCHOOL
- Attended Eastside High School where she graduated in 2023
- Shot put: 32-9 (9.98m) (2022)
- Discus: 86-1 (26.24m) (2022)
- Javelin: 96-8 (29.46m) (2023)
PERSONAL
- Born on September 18th, 2004 to David and Merita Luther
- Majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Sports Psychology
- Her mother, Merita Luther, played basketball at Northwest Mississippi Community College (1996-1998)
What are your goals for the upcoming season?Â
"To place better at conference."
Why did you choose SWU?Â
"I chose SWU because I loved the community I experienced on my tour, and I felt called by the Lord to come to SWU. It felt like home."
What is your favorite thing about SWU?Â
"I do not have a favorite thing about SWU because I do not want to take anything for granted, but I guess I would have to say the community."
Why is your sport important to you?Â
"I just love the environment that comes along with track and field, and it pushes me to be better."Â
Who is your greatest influence in life? Why?Â
"My greatest influences are my friends, who have shown me that you can be serious and talk about your issues but also be stupid, funny, and not be judged."
Where do you want to be in 5 years?Â
"I want to be graduating physical therapy school and pursuing my doctorate."
Do you have a nickname? What is it?Â
"My nickname is Alex."
How did you get your nickname?Â
"It was given to me by my parents."
Who is your favorite athlete?Â
"Katie LeDecky."
What is your favorite food?Â
"Moe's burrito."
Historical Player Information
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2024-25Sophomore
Throws
5'7"
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2025-26Junior
Throws
5'7"
