LSU runner Natoya Goule came in first in the women’s 800 meter race to claim her first NCAA national championship. She finished at 2:00.06. Oregon’s Laura Roesler followed right behind at 2:00.98.

Goule ran quicker than her seed-time, 2:01.04, however, this was not impressive enough for the Jamaican native.

“It sounds good and all, it was just awesome running here. I’m happy for my win and to put my team in good position, but I was kind of disappointed with the time,” she said. “I wanted to be under two minutes.”

Goule remained in the front of the pack for the entire race, and threw her hands up to her face in disbelief when she claimed victory. After the seven other runners marked their times, Goule hugged the girls, including Roesler, where they exchanged a few encouraging words.

She also ran against Tiger teammate Charlene Lipsey, who finished in fourth. Although Goule was happy with her championship but disappointed with her final time, she emphasized that this is a team event.

“The team needs me to win, and I need me to run sub-two minutes,” she said. “But because this is a team thing, I would say I like the win over my sub-two minutes because this is about the team.”

The LSU’s women’s team is currently in fifth place with a total of 23 points.