Drury University Athletics

PERSONAL...
Son of Dave and Jackie Lawrence.

AT DRURY...
JUNIOR
Key swimmer for the Panthers, placed sixth in the 100 Breast and was 14th in the 200 Breast at the 2011 NCAA-II National meet. . . Was on the second place 400 Medley Relay team that broke the Drury record with a time of 3:14.98.

SOPHOMORE
One of the Panthers top relay and breaststrokers, Jesse was on the national champion 400 IM Relay team and the third place 200 IM Relay team. . . He placed eighth in the 100 Breast and 10th in the 200 Breast at Nationals.

FRESHMAN
Placed second in the 200 Breast with a time of 2:00.85 at the 2009 NCAA-II National meet. . . On the 200 Medley Relay team that set a Drury team record with a time of 1:30.10.

PREP...
Was a four-time state qualifier and the 2008 state champion in the 100 Breast at Ottumwa High School in Iowa. . . Was on the second place 200 Medley Relay team at state in 2008 and also placed second in the 100 Breast. . . Was a member of the National Honor Society. . . Coached by Mike McWilliams.

JESSE'S FAVORITES...
Food: Sushi
Restaurant: Panera
Musical Artist: Beyonce
Movie: Rio
TV Show: GLEE and Hunters International
Hobbies: Theatre/Music
Pro Athlete: Shawn Johnson
Your Dream Job: Child Therapist

2009 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
200 Breast 2:00.85 (2nd)

2010 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
100 Breast 8th (57.02)
200 Breast 10th (2:03.90)
400 IM Relay 1st (3:16.49)
200 IM Relay 3rd (1:30.10)

2011 NCAA-II NATIONALS...
100 Breast.....6th (55.25)
200 Breast.....14th (2:04.20)
400 Medley Relay.....2nd (3:14.98)