Constant Pretorius is this week's UNOPrivateers.com Student-Athlete of the Week.

Pretorius opened with a solid showing at the Blazer Invitational in Birmingham. It was the first event of the season for New Orleans' indoor track and field team.

Pretorius ran in three events, and placed 5th in the 200-meter with a time of 22.05. In the 300-meter, Pretorius wound up with the 6th-best time of 61 runners at 35.34. In the 400, Pretorius placed 11th of 33 entrants, clocking in a 49.80.