2014 usc upstate cross country record book

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2014 USC Upstate Cross Country Record Book

Table of Contents/Quick FactsUNIVERSITY INFORMATIONSchool .......................................................................... USC UpstateLocation ............................................................... Spartanburg, S.C.Founded ................................................................................... 1967Enrollment ............................................................................... 5,500Nickname............................................................................SpartansColors ................................................... Green (349), White & BlackAffiliation .................................................................NCAA Division IConference ....................................................................Atlantic SunChancellor .......................................................... Dr. Thomas MooreAthletic Director............................................................. Lee FowlerAthletic Department Phone ....................................(864) 503-5141

HISTORYFirst Year (Men’s) ........ 1975 (NAIA), 1990 (NCAA DII), 2007 (NCAA DI)Championships ..........11 (6 NAIA District 6, 3 Peach Belt, 2 A-Sun)First Year (Women’s) ...............1994 (Peach Belt), 2007 (NCAA DI)Championships .............................................................................. 0

2014 TEAM INFORMATIONMen’s Cross Country Letterwinners R/L .................................. 7/7Women’s Cross Country Letterwinners R/L ............................ 7/6Men’s Cross Country Newcomers ............................................... 6Women’s Cross Country Newcomers.......................................... 32013 Men’s A-Sun Championships ...................................... 6th/102013 Women’s A-Sun Championships ................................ 7th/10

COACHING STAFFHead Coach .................................................................Natalie SmithAlma Mater .......................................................Tarleton State, 2001Years .............................................. 14th Year Overall/4th at UpstateBest Way to Reach Coach ..........................................Through SIDAssociate Head Coach .....................................Carson BlackwelderAlma Mater ................................................Appalachian State, 2005Years .............................................. 10th Year Overall/6th at Upstate

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONSAssociate A.D./Athletic Communications ....................Bill EnglishAssociate Athletic Communications Director ........Jay D’AbramoAsst. Athletic Communications Director/XC Contact .......Wesley HerringOffice Number ..........................................................(864) 503-5152Cell Phone ................................................................(864) 205-0625Email ....................................................... [email protected] ............................................................................(864) 503-5127Press Row Phone ....................................................(864) 503-5058SID Mailing Address ......................................... 800 University Way Spartanburg, SC 29303Athletics Website ................................... www.upstatespartans.comXC Twitter ........................................................... @UpstateXCTrack

Associate Head CoachCarson Blackwelder

Quick Facts/Table of Contents.................................1Year-By-Year Results ..............................................2USC Upstate Hall of Fame .................................. 3-4Men’s All-Time Roster..............................................5Women’s All-Time Roster ........................................6Men’s Honors/Awards ......................................... 7-8Women’s Honors/Awards ........................................8Men’s Division I Results ..........................................9Women’s Division I Results ...................................10Men’s Division I Top Performances .......................11Women’s Division I Top Performances ..................12Men’s All-Time Top Times ......................................13Women’s All-Time Top Times ................................14Top Performances By Class ..................................15Men’s Championship Race Results ................. 16-18Women’s Championship Race Results ........... 19-21Conference Championships ............................ 22-23

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Year-By-Year ResultsMen’s Year-By-Year Results

Year Head Coach Postseason1975 Henry Stewart NLCAA Nationals (2nd)1976 Henry Stewart ----1977 Henry Stewart NAIA Distict Six Champions1978 Skip Frye NAIA District Six Runner-Up1979 Frank Kohlenstein NAIA District Six Runner-Up1980 Frank Kohlenstein NAIA District Six Runner-Up1981 Frank Kohlenstein NAIA Dist. Six Champions/NAIA Nationals (8th)1982 Frank Kohlenstein ----1983 Frank Kohlenstein NAIA District Six Champions1984 Frank Kohlenstein NAIA District Six Runner-Up1985 Sherman Eller NAIA District Six Champions1986 Sherman Eller NAIA District Six Champions1987 Rob Wilder NAIA District Six Champions1988 Dr. Tom Pucci NAIA District Six Runner-Up1989 Al Dunn NAIA District Six Champions1990 Mike Massey ----1991 Mike Massey Peach Belt Champs (1st/6)/DII Southeast Reg. (7th)1992 Mike Massey Peach Belt Champions (1st/9)1993 Mike Massey Peach Belt Champions (1st/10)1994 Mike Massey Peach Belt Championships (2nd/10)1995 Mike Massey Peach Belt Champs. (2nd/11)/DII Southeast Reg. (3rd)1996 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (7th/11)1997 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (7th/12)1998 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (8th/12)1999 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (6th/11)2000 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (3rd/9)2001 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (3rd/9)2002 Michael Starnes Peach Belt Championships (4th/9)2003 Tim Gibbons Peach Belt Championships (4th/8)2004-06 NO TEAM FIELDED ----2007 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (10th/12)2008 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (8th/11)2009 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (T-3rd/11)2010 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (3rd/11)2011 Carson Blackwelder A-Sun Champs (1st/10)/NCAA Southeast Reg. (22nd)2012 Carson Blackwelder A-Sun Champs (1st/10)/NCAA Southeast Reg. (15th)2013 Carson Blackwelder A-Sun Champs. (6th/10)/NCAA Southeast Reg. (28th)

Frank Kohlenstein

Sherman Eller

Tom Pucci

Mike Massey

Kevin Bowden

Michael Starnes

Tim Gibbons

Jimmy Stephens

Women’s Year-By-Year ResultsYear Head Coach Postseason1994 Jametria Hannah Peach Belt Championships (7th/10)1995 Mike Massey Peach Belt Championships (6th/11)1996 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (8th/11)1997 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (5th/21)1998 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (7th/12)1999 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (T-6th/12)2000 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (9th/11)2001 Kevin Bowden Peach Belt Championships (5th/11)2002 Michael Starnes Peach Belt Championships (8th/11)2003 Tim Gibbons Peach Belt Championships (7th/11)2004-06 NO TEAM FIELDED ----2007 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (12th/12)2008 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (7th/11)2009 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (4th/11)2010 Jimmy Stephens A-Sun Championships (4th/11)2011 Carson Blackwelder A-Sun Champs. (4th/10)/NCAA Southeast Reg. (17th)2012 Carson Blackwelder A-Sun Champs. (9th/10)/NCAA Southeast Reg. (35th)2013 Carson Blackwelder A-Sun Champs.(7th/10)/NCAA Southeast Reg. (34th)

Upstate Cross Country Coaches

Carson Blackwelder

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Hall of FameSteven “Skip”FryeClass of 2000

Steven "Skip" Frye came to USCS in the fall of 1973 and competed in three sports over the next eight months. Frye was one of the best all-around athletes in the university's his-tory, competing in cross country, basketball and baseball. He was a teammate of Robert "Firechief" Smith's on the 1973-74 basketball team, and also played baseball that spring. As a runner, Frye was a NLCAA Cross Country All-American in 1973 and 1974. He was named to the NAIA Cross Country All-District Second team in 1977 and 1978, and the Third team in 1976. He led the 1977 squad to the NAIA District Champion-ship, the first for a USCS cross country team. Frye is currently a teacher at Broome High School, where he is also the head cross country coach for both boys and girls, and the boys track coach. He has won numerous Coach of the Year awards at the high school level.

MichaelMasseyClass of 2001

Michael Massey is USCS' most accomplished cross country runner. The only cross country runner to have achieved All-District Six honors four times, he was named USCS' Senior Athlete of the Year in 1981. He also served as the school's Se-nior Class President. Massey went on to coach at USCS from 1990-95. He led the Rifles to three Peach Belt championships and three Top 10 Southeast Region finishes during his stint. He was named the Peach Belt Athletic Conference Coach of the Year three times (1991, 1992, and 1993). Massey has also enjoyed success as a coach on the high school level. In 15 years as a track coach, he has earned five Region Coach of the Year awards and is a two-time State Coach of the Year recipient. His teams have won seven region and two state championships. Massey is currently a teacher and coach at Union High School in Union, SC. Four of his Region Coach of the Year selections have come as the cross country coach at Union and has led his girls' and boys' squads to four combined Region Championships.

ShermanEllerClass of 2008

Sherman Eller is the third person affiliated with the cross country program to be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame at USC Upstate. He is also the second inductee to have both been a runner and coach at the University. Between running and coaching, he helped lead the team to four NAIA District Six team championships and four appearances in the NAIA National Championships. Eller was a standout runner on the cross country team from 1981-84. He was a three-time NAIA District Six All-District selection. He led the team to the district championship as a freshman and an appearance in the NAIA National Championships, earning All-District honors along the way. As a junior, he led the squad to the team championship in the district meet, finishing third individually and earning his second All-District honor. The team made its second appear-ance in the NAIA National Championships. He finished his running career with an All-District selection as a senior while leading the team to a second-place finish in the district cham-pionships. After completing his career as a collegiate run-ner, Eller took a turn as the head coach of the cross country program from 1985-87. He led the team to an unblemished record in district competition en route to the NAIA District Six championship, while runner Thomas Odom earned individual title in 1985. Eller was named the district's Coach of the Year. The cross country team repeated as District Six champions in 1986 with Odom again winning the individual title. The team received votes in the national poll after earning its second straight trip to the NAIA National Championships. Eller earned the District Six Coach of the Year award for the second straight season. In addition to his coaching stint with the cross country program, he also coached the softball team in 1985 and 1986. The Niceville, Fla., native returned to his home state after resigning his position as head coach of the cross country program in 1987. He returned to Florida to pursue a career in the athletic footwear business as a management trainee with the Athletic Attic. He was hired as an account executive for Nike in 1989 and will celebrate his 19th year with the company later this year. Working as the account executive with Hibbett Sporting Goods, Eller was named the Nike Rep of the Year in 2005. Eller returned to his cross country roots earlier this year as the head coach of his alma mater, Niceville High School. After a successful season, he was named the Coach of the Year by the Northwest Florida Daily News. Eller married his high school sweetheart, Laurie. The couple has five teenagers: sons Kyle, Cory and Trent; and daughters Lacey and Lindsey.

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Hall of Fame

BrandonCanrtrellClass of 2013

Brandon Cantrell is the fourth member of the men’s cross country program to be inducted into the Upstate Athletics Hall of Fame. Cantrell was one of several local runners who com-prised the then-USC Spartanburg men’s cross country team from 1998-2001. The leader of the group, he was a mainstay at the top of the results in nearly every race he ran. When he finished his career in 2001, he cemented his place in program history by being the first runner, and one of only two currently, to earn all-conference honors all four years in the program. He also had the privilege of running alongside his twin brother, Bradley. Competing against nationally-ranked teams in the Peach Belt Conference, which featured older international runners, he helped lead the team to back-to-back third-place finishes in the Peach Belt Conference Championships his final two years in the program, finishing a career-best sixth as a senior in 2001. In all, he led the then-Rifles to four straight appearances in the NCAA Division II Regionals. The team finished fifth, three positions out of a trip to the NCAA Division II Nationals, in 2000 and fourth, two spots out of a trip to the NCAA Division II Nationals, in 2001. Cantrell owns one of the

Kelly CummingsBowdenClass of 2010

Kelly Cummings Bowden holds the distinction of being the first member of the women's cross country program to be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Bowden (1994-97) was a founding member of the women's program as the program began in 1994. She set a school-record time of 19:13.00 at the 1995 Peach Belt Championships. She owned the top spot for 12 years. Entering the 2009 season, the former Lady Rifle owned 10 of the top 50 times in school history. Bowden earned several awards during her time in Spartanburg. She was a three-time All-Peach Belt Conference member (1994, '95, '97). She was also named to the Peach Belt Presidential Honor Roll four times. In 1995, Bowden competed at the NCAA Division II Southeast Regionals. She turned in a performance of 19:47.59, which was her second fastest time and the 25th fastest in school-history entering the 2009 season. Bowden graduated from Upstate with a bachelor's degree in Span-ish in 1999. She stayed in the Spartanburg area as a teacher and assistant cross country and track coach at Broome High School. She moved to Wilmington, N.C., and began teaching at Ashley High School. She is currently the Department Chair for Foreign Languages at the school. She has remained active in running, participating in various road races throughout the years since leaving Upstate. Bowden is originally from Buffalo, N.Y., and graduated from Sweet Home High School.

top 8k times in the history of the program, turning in a career-best time of 26:05.49 at the 2001 Peach Belt Conference Championships. His 10k time of 33:49.16 also ranks among the all-time best in program history. He helped lead his teams to 11 team meet championships in his four years, while claim-ing four individual championships along the way. In addition to his efforts and leadership in the program, Cantrell was a strong student in the classroom. He was a three-time member of the Peach Belt Conference Presidential Academic Honor Roll. He received the athletic department’s highest honor when he was named the Student-Athlete of the Year in 2001, an award that combines excellence in athletics, academics and community service. Cantrell graduated from Upstate in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in History. He is currently working toward an as-sociate’s degree in Radiographic Technology (medical imag-ing) at Spartanburg Community College. He earned the Dr. John S. Featherston Award for academic excellence last fall. In addition to his academic pursuits at SCC, he serves as an associate with FATZ Cafe. Cantrell has stayed active in athlet-ics, using his running background in his recreational life today. He runs and rides bikes for fitness, competing in organized trail runs and bike races throughout the year. He is also an avid fisherman and makes occasional trips to Wilmington, N.C., to fish with former head coach and longtime friend Kevin Bowden. A native of nearby Boiling Springs, S.C., Cantrell was a standout runner at Boiling Springs High School. He was a two-time Spartanburg County champion in the 1600-meter race in track and was an all-area selection by the Spartanburg Herald-Journal.

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All-Time RosterMen’s All-Time Roster

-AAA-Tyler Adams 2007Greg Alexander 1976-78Kevin Alexander 2000-01Mike Allen 1977-78Brooks Alverson 1998Dario Arenas 1998Steve Arrowood 1977-78

-BBB-Ricky Battle 1990Mark Bishop 1977-78 Maurice Bonner 1984Kevin Bowden 1988-91Zach Bowles 2009Kevin Brabham 2007-08Doug Brannon 1979-82Adam Brownlee 2007Mike Briggs 1991Tom Burke 1992Robert Burnett 2010Todd Byers 1987

-CCC-Bradley Cantrell 1998-01Brandon Cantrell 1998-01Matt Caputa 2011Raymond Cervantes 1993-97James Chadwell 1996David Chappelear 1992-94James Clanton 1995-96David Clary 1977-81Cornell Clinkscales 1977-78Gary Copeland 1985Eric Cummings 1992-95Tim Cummings 1994-95

-DDD-Joey Daversa 2010-Clark Davis 1999-02Bryson Dawkins 2013-Davey Dennison 2009-12Riley Doherty 2011-Ethan Dopp 2013-Brent Durden 2007-08

-EEE-Joe Edwards 2007Sherman Eller 1981-84Cody Ellison 2013-Arty Eubanks 1984-87

-FFF-David Fish 1988-92Matthew Fish 1993-95Cameron Fowler 2013Kenny Fox 1990-92Skip Frye 1976-79

-GGG-Phillip Gelston 1993-94Tim Gibbons 1900-03Jaime Gibson 1980-82

Conrad Goeringer 2007-08Drew Goode 2007Tony Gouldthorp 1997-99Eddie Grabarkewicz 1984Damian Grady 2013Steve Grainger 1987

-HHH-John Hazelton 2011Terry Hefstetter 1990Matt Henderson 2007-10Andy Hess 1983Martin Hill 1983-84Wayne Holden 1976Joe Holzinger 2008Jeremy Honea 1997Herbert Howell 1976Terry Huffstickler 1989Kenneth Human 2011

-III-Jeff Illner 1996

-JJJ-James Jackson 2008-11Matt Johnson 2010-13Michael Johnson 2010-11

-KKK-Joe Keaton 1988-89Gilbert Kemboi 2009-12Andrew Kipchumba 2010-13Theodore Kountourogiannis 2013-

-LLL-Jacob Landon 2000-02Dann Lane 1988-91Kalib Law 2010Dean Ledford 1984-85Tommy Lee 1981-83Andrew Long 1996Alex Love 2013-

-MMM-Jimmy Major 1991Rocky Martin 1979-80Mike Massey 1977-81Johnny Mathis 1979Rob McCarley 1981-82Robbie McFarland 1988-91John McKinney 1985-87Moses McKinney 1996Pat McLaughlin 1982Stephen McNeill 1997-98Reggie Miller 1979Ray Mitchell 1991-92Randy Morris 1990-91

-NNN-Steve Nalley 1979-81Spencer Nieto 2013Mike Nix 1979-80Sheldon Nugara 1996

-OOO-Ross Oden 2010-13Thomas Odom 1985-86Zeke Oglesby 1976-77Chris Olsen 1993Terry O’Toole 1979-82

-PPP-Robert Padgett 2009Keith Parkinson 1989Pierre Patterson 1999-00

-RRR-Thomas Reed 1985Mark Rennix 2011-McKenzie Riley 1991-94Christian Ritacco 2009-12Kirby Robertson 1996-97Travis Rogers 1999Dwayne Rose 1999

-SSS-Tias Schuster 1997Tyrone Seals 1982Trent Seay 1998-99Rick Simolari 1995Diego Sist 2003Travis Smith 2000-03

-TTT-Dylan Taylor 2009-12Cameron Thomas 2009-12Dustin Thomas 2009-10Mark Thompson 1979Steve Traynham 1984-85Ken Tuck 1977

-VVV-Jason Van Vaerenewyck 2000Travis Vaughn 1999-02Andres Viver 1988-89

-WWW-Brad Walbert 2013Mike Wallace 1987Stan Wenz 1979-80Bobby Wilder 1996-98Stanley Wilkins 1985Darryll Wilson 1985Derek Winslett 2008Evan Woodruff 2011

-ZZZ-Bill Zerressen 1985-87

Robbie McFarland1988-91

Arty Eubanks1984-87

David Chappelear1992-94

Travis Vaughn1999-02

Travis Smith2000-03

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All-Time RosterWomen’s All-Time Roster

-AAA-Maya Adams 2010Pam Adams 1996Mary Alexander 2010Brooks Alverson 1998Eden Anenia 2001-02

-BBB-Jennifer Banks 2001-02Ashlyn Barnwell 2011Paula Blackwell 1994Molly Bliss 2012-Faiza Boujaafar 2002-03Laurie Bowdoin 2000Sarah Boyd 2012-13Rachel Boyer 1999-00Kim Brasil 2007Amy Brawley 2000Morgan Bryant 2011

-CCC-Crystal Caudill 2002-03Hannah Chaney 2011-13Carolyne Chelulei 2008-11Janay Chisolm 2013-Kelly Cummings 1994-97

-DDD-Jessica Davis 2010Jennifer Dimsdale 2000Erica DiPaolo 1997Tonya Doughty 1999-2001Elizabeth Dunbar 2003

-EEE-Lina Edner 2002Rebecca Elliott 2013-Michelle Evans 1995

-FFF-Jillian Finney 2009-10

-GGG-Tara Gallagher 1998-99Marla Getford 1995Erin Gethin 2011-Marcela Gonzales 2003Kayla Goodwin 1998-99Leeann Green 2001Allison Grinnell 1994

-HHH-Holly Harden 1996Tonya Henderson 2001-02Susana Hernandez 2007Maria Herrera 2007Sarah Hetzel 2013Danielle Horneff 2012-13

-JJJ-Essence Jackson 2013-Stacy Jago 1994

Jennifer Rogers1996-99

Brandi Lewis1999-2001

-KKK-Anastasia Kolesnitchenko 2012-

-LLL-Casey Lanford 1996Nina Lesnanska 2003Brandi Lewis 1999-00Veronica Lewis 2007Dawn Love 1995

-MMM-Monica McGrath 1998-00Deborah McLean 1997Katie Menzel 1997-98Emilia Milovanovic 2007Wendy Milwood 1996Ashley Moore 2008Amy Mostella 1996Jamie Mussman 2001-02

-NNN-Kathryn Neely 2007

-OOO-Mary O’Neill 1994

-PPP-Jaimie Page 2011Shannon Pallardy 2003Mia Parkhurst 2007-08Nia Payne 2012-13Jasmine Polite 2011-Essi Pylvanalnen 2001

-RRR-Rachel Ramsdale 1994April Roberts 2002Jennifer Rogers 1996-99Michelle Ruggieri 2007Maria Ruvalcaba 2007-08

-SSS-Ameenah Sabree 2007Jemali Sang 2008-11Audrey Sims 1996

-TTT-Emily Tangwar 2007-10Joan Tangwar 2008-11Ashleigh Torres 2012-Laura Transue 2009-12Jessica Traywick 2001-03

-VVV-Karen Vardy 1995

-WWW-Lauren Walker 2008-10Kiah White 2007Sheliah Williams 2007

-YYY-Nicole Yancey 2008, 2010Jamie Young 2007

Essi Pylvanalnen2001

Carolyne Chelulei2008-11

Laura Transue2009-12

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Honors/AwardsMen’s Honors and Awards

NLCAA All-American1973 Steven ‘Skip’ Frye1974 Steven ‘Skip’ Frye

NAIA District Six Champions1977 Gregg Alexander1985 Thomas Odom (28:05)1986 Thomas Odom (26:11)1987 Bill Zerressen (26:59)

NAIA District Six Coach of the Year1985 Sherman Eller1986 Sherman Eller1987 Rob Wilder1989 Al Dunn

NAIA All-District Six1976 Skip Frye Gregg Alexander Zeke Oglesby1977 Gregg Alexander Skip Frye Mike Allen Mike Massey Steve Arrowood1978 Skip Frye Mike Massey David Clary1979 David Clary Mike Massey1980 Terry O’Toole Mike Massey David Clary1981 Tommy Lee Tyrone Seals Sherman Eller Jaime Gibson Terry O’Toole1982 Pat McLaughlin Tommy Lee Jaime Gibson Terry O’Toole1983 Jaime Gibson Sherman Eller Andy Hess Marty Hill1984 Steve Trayham Sherman Eller1985 Thomas Odom Bill Zerressen Darryll Wilson1986 Thomas Odom Bill Zerressen Kelvin Freeman Arty Eubanks1987 Bill Zerressen Arty Eubanks Todd Byars1989 Andres Viver David Fish Dann Lane Terry Huffstickler Robbie McFarland

NCAA Division II All-Southeastern Region1993 Eric Cummings1995 James Clanton

Peach Belt Most Outstanding Runner1991 Robbie McFarland1993 Eric Cummings

Peach Belt Individual Champions1991 Robbie McFarland1993 Eric Cummings (27:06.39)

Peach Belt Team Championships199119921993

Peach Belt Coach of the Year1991 Mike Massey1992 Mike Massey1993 Mike Massey2001 Kevin Bowden

All-Peach Belt Conference1991 Robbie McFarland Dann Lane Michael Briggs1992 McKenzie Riley Tom Burke1993 Eric Cummings Chris Olsen1994 Eric Cummings Raymond Cervantes1995 James Clanton Rick Simalori Eric Cummings1996 James Clanton James Chadwell1998 Brandon Cantrell1999 Brandon Cantrell2000 Brandon Cantrell2001 Brandon Cantrell Clark Davis

Peach Belt Presidential Honor Roll1992 McKenzie Riley David Fish1993 Kevin Bowden David Fish1994 Phillip Gelston McKenzie Riley1996 James Chadwell Sheldon Nugara1998 Sergio Arenas Tony Gouldthorp1999 Bradley Cantrell Brandon Cantrell2000 Bradley Cantrell Brandon Cantrell Tim Gibbons Travis Smith2001 Bradley Cantrell Brandon Cantrell Tim Gibbons Jacob Landon Travis Smith2002 Heath Miller Nhan Nguyen Travis Smith2003 Travis Smith

A-Sun Coach of the Year2011 Carson Blackwelder2012 Carson Blackwelder

A-Sun Runner of the Year2010 Gilbert Kemboi2011 Gilbert Kemboi2012 Gilbert Kemboi

A-Sun Freshman of the Year2009 Gilbert Kemboi

A-Sun Team Championships20112012

A-Sun All-Freshman Team2008 James Jackson2009 Gilbert Kemboi Christian Ritacco2010 Andrew Kipchumba

A-Sun All-Conference2009 Gilbert Kemboi (1st Team)2010 Gilbert Kemboi (1st Team) Davey Dennison (2nd Team)2011 Gilbert Kemboi (1st Team) Davey Dennison (1st Team) Christian Ritacco (2nd Team)2012 Gilbert Kemboi (1st Team) Davey Dennison (2nd Team) Cameron Thomas (2nd Team) Ross Oden (2nd Team)2013 Ross Oden (2nd Team)

A-Sun Academic All-Conference2011 Gilbert Kemboi2012 Ross Oden2013 Ross Oden

A-Sun All-Academic Team2007 Kevin Brabham Adam Brownlee Joe Edwards Conrad Goeringer Matt Henderson2008 Conrad Goeringer Matt Henderson James Jackson2009 Davey Dennison Matt Henderson James Jackson Gilbert Kemboi2010 Davey Dennison Gilbert Kemboi Ross Oden Christian Ritacco Dylan Taylor Cameron Thomas2011 Matt Caputa Davey Dennison Riley Doherty Kenneth Human James Jackson Gilbert Kemboi Amdrew Kipchumba Ross Oden Mark Rennix Dylan Taylor2012 Davey Dennison Riley Doherty Gilbert Kemboi Andrew Kipchumba Ross Oden Dylan Taylor

A-Sun Scholar-Athlete of the Year2011 Gilbert Kemboi2012 Gilbert Kemboi

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Honors/AwardsMen’s Honors and Awards

All-Peach Belt Conference1994 Kelly Cummings1995 Kelly Cummings1997 Kelly Cummings1998 Katie Menzel2000 Jennifer Dimsdale2001 Lina Edner

Peach Belt Presidential Honor Roll1994 Kelly Cummings Stacy Jago Rachel Ramsdale1995 Kelly Cummings Karen Vardy1996 Kelly Cummings Wendy Millwood1997 Kelly Cummings Joelle Dech Katie Menzel1998 Brooks Alverson Tara Gallagher1999 Rachel Boyer Kim McGill2000 Rachel Boyer Julie Burton2001 Eden Anenia Essi Pylvanainen Jessica Traywick2002 Crystal Caudill Jessica Traywick2003 Crystal Caudill Elizabeth Dunbar

A-Sun Runner of the Week2009 Gilbert Kemboi (9/9), (9/23), (10/7)2010 Gilbert Kemboi (9/8), (10/6), (10/20)2011 Gilbert Kemboi (9/7), (10/5)2012 Gilbert Kemboi (9/19), (10/3)

A-Sun Preseason Runner of the Year2012 Gilbert Kemboi

NCAA All-Southeast Region2011 Gilbert Kemboi2012 Gilbert Kemboi

A-Sun Male Student-Athlete of the Year2013 Gilbert Kemboi

A-Sun Postgraduate Scholarship 2013 Gilbert Kemboi

NCAA National Championships2012 Gilbert Kemboi

Capital One Academic All-District2013 Gilbert Kemoi

NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship2013 Gilbert Kemboi

USTFCCCA Division I Cross Country All-Academic Team2011 Gilbert Kemboi

Sports Illustrated “Faces In The Crowd”2010 Gilbert Kemboi

SCTCCCA Hall of Fame2010 Steven “Skip” Frye

Women’s Honors and Awards

Marcela Gonzalez Jessica Traywick

A-Sun Runner of the Year2011 Jemeli Sang

A-Sun Freshman of the Year2007 Emily Tangwar

A-Sun All-Freshman Team2007 Emily Tangwar2008 Jemali Sang

A-Sun All-Confernce2007 Emily Tangwar2009 Jemeli Sang (1st Team) Carolyne Chelulei (2nd Team)2010 Joan Tangwar (1st Team) Carolyne Chelulei (2nd Team) Jemeli Sang (2nd Team)2011 Jemeli Sang (1st Team) Joan Tangwar (1st Team) Carolyne Chelulei (1st Team)2013 Jasmine Polite (2nd Team)

A-Sun Academic All-Conference2011 Jemeli Sang

A-Sun All-Academic Team2007 Kim Brasil Susana Hernandez Veronica Lewis Emilia Milovanovic Mia Parkhurst Maria Ruvalcaba-Trigueros Emily Tangwar Jamie Young2008 Carolyne Chelulei Ashley Moore Mia Parkhurst Maria Ruvalcaba-Trigueros Jemeli Sang Joan Tangwar Lauren Walker Nicole Yancey 2009 Mary Alexander Carolyne Chelulei Jillian Finney Jemeli Sang Joan Tangwar Lauren Walker2010 Maya Adams Carolyne Chelulei Jessica Davis Jemeli Sang Emily Tangwar Laura Transue Lauren Walker Nicole Yancey2011 Ashlyn Barnwell Morgan Bryant Carolyne Chelulei Jasmine Polite Jemeli Sang Laura Transue2012 Molly Bliss Sarah Boyd Hannah Chaney Anastasia Kolesnitchenko Nia Payne Jasmine Polite Laura Transue

A-Sun Runner of the Week2007 Emily Tangwar (10/17)2008 Emily Tangwar (9/10), (10/15)2009 Carolyne Chelulei (10/7)2010 Joan Tangwar (9/8), (10/6), (10/20)2011 Joan Tangwar (9/7), (10/5) Jemeli Sang (9/21)

NCAA All-Southeast Region2011 Joan Tangwar Jemeli Sang

USTFCCCA Division I Cross Country All-Academic Team2011 Jemeli Sang

Emily Tangwar

Matt Henderson

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Record BookMen’s Division I Results

2013Head Coach: Carson Blackwelder8/30 at Covered Bridge Open 5th/69/6 Eye Opener Invitational 1st/159/28 at Charlotte Invitational 8th/1110/18 at Blue Ridge Open 12th/2811/2 at A-Sun Championships 6th/1011/16 at NCAA Southeast Regionals 28th/35

2012Head Coach: Carson BlackwelderATLANTIC SUN CHAMPIONS8/31 Eye Opener Invitational 2nd/259/15 at Winthrop Invitational 6th/279/28 at Paul Short Invitational 25th/3710/13 Upstate Invitational 1st/410/27 at A-Sun Championships 1st/1011/9 at NCAA Southeast Regionals 15th/34

2011Head Coach: Carson BlackwelderATLANTIC SUN CHAMPIONS9/2 Eye Opener Invitational 4th/189/16 at Clemson Invitational 8th/129/30 at Charlotte Invitational 6th/3410/15 Upstate Invitational 1st/710/29 at A-Sun Championships 1st/1011/12 at NCAA Southeast Regionals 22nd/32

2010Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens9/5 Eye Opener Invitational 2nd/219/17 at Clemson Invitational 4th/810/2 at Greater Louisville Classic 34th/3810/16 Upstate Invitational 2nd/910/30 at A-Sun Championships 3rd/11

2009Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens9/1 at Wofford Relays 1st/39/5 Eye Opener Invitational 3rd/69/18 at Virginia Tech Alumni 6th/810/2 at Charlotte Invitational 4th/2110/17 Upstate Invitational 2nd/910/31 at A-Sun Championships T-3rd/11

2008Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens8/29 at Covered Bridge Open 11th/12 9/6 Eye Opener Invitational 7th/11 9/20 at Winthrop Invitational 9th/14 9/27 at Mercer Invitational 12th/22 10/11 at Furman Invitational 12th/17 10/17 at Blue Ridge Open 23rd/26 11/1 at A-Sun Championships 8h/11

2007Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens8/31 at Gamecock Invitational 5th/6 9/8 Eye Opener Invitational 5th/5 9/22 at Charlotte Invitational 3rd/3 9/29 at The Citadel Invitational 7th/9 10/13 at Furman Invitational 16th/18 10/28 at A-Sun Championships 10th/12

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Record BookWomen’s Division I Results

2013Head Coach: Carson Blackwelder8/30 at Covered Bridge Open 4th/69/6 Eye Opener Invitational 3rd/159/28 at Charlotte Invitational 6th/1310/18 at Blue Ridge Open 12th/2711/2 at A-Sun Championships 7th/1011/16 at NCAA Southeast Regionals 34th/38

2012Head Coach: Carson Blackwelder8/31 Eye Opener Invitational 4th/239/15 at Winthrop Invitational 15th/319/28 at Paul Short Invitational 39th/4010/13 Upstate Invitational 1st/410/27 at A-Sun Championships 9th/1011/9 at NCAA Southeast Regionals 35th/37

2011Head Coach: Carson Blackwelder9/2 Eye Opener Invitational 5th/209/16 at Clemson Invitational 6th/139/30 at Charlotte Invitational 11th/3610/15 Upstate Invitational 1st/810/29 at A-Sun Championships 4th/1011/12 at NCAA Southeast Regionals 17th/35

2010Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens9/5 Eye Opener Invitational 2nd/229/17 at Clemson Invitational 3rd/910/2 at Greater Louisville Classic 17th/3510/16 Upstate Invitational 2nd/910/30 at A-Sun Championships 4th/11

2009Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens9/1 at Wofford Relays 1st/39/5 Eye Opener Invitational 1st/69/18 at Virginia Tech Alumni T-4th/710/2 at Charlotte Invitational 3rd/2310/17 Upstate Invitational 2nd/1210/31 at A-Sun Championships 4th/11

2008Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens8/29 at Covered Bridge Open 6th/119/6 Eye Opener Invitational 6th/129/20 at Winthrop Invitational 9th/179/27 at Mercer Invitational 4th/2410/11 at Furman Invitational 5th/1810/17 at Blue Ridge Open 12th/2611/1 at A-Sun Championships 7th/11

2007Head Coach: Jimmy Stephens8/31 at Gamecock Invitational 8th/109/8 Eye Opener Invitational 5th/59/22 at Charlotte Invitational 4th/49/29 at The Citadel Invitational 5th/710/13 at Furman Invitational 15th/1910/28 at A-Sun Championships 12th/12

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Record BookMen’s Division I Top Performances

ALL-TIME 8K PERFORMANCES Name, Year, Meet Time1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 23:22.282. Gilbert Kemboi, 2011, Charlotte Invitational 24:14.003. Davey Dennison, 2012 A-Sun Championships 25:05.404. Cameron Thomas, 2012 A-Sun Championships 25:07.105. Davey Dennison, 2010, A-Sun Championships 25:12.876. Davey Dennison, 2011, A-Sun Championships 25:18.357. Ross Oden, 2012, A-Sun Championships 25:25.808. Davey Dennison, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 25:28.069. Ross Oden, 2013, Blue Ridge Open 25:29.2710. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012, Eye Opener Invitational 25:31.4811. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012, Upstate Invitational 25:31.8112. Christian Ritacco, 2011, Clemson Invitational 25:33.5513. Gilbert Kemboi, 2009, A-Sun Championships 25:36.0014. Christian Ritacco, 2011, A-Sun Championships 25:41.6415. Davey Dennison, 2010, Eye Opener Invitational 25:49.0016. Ross Oden, 2013, A-Sun Championships 25:49.2017. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 25:50.1218. Christian Ritacco, 2010, A-Sun Championships 25:50.5919. Davey Dennison, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 25:51.0020. Christian Ritacco, 2012, A-Sun Championships 25:55.7021. Ross Oden, 2011, Clemson Invitational 25:55.9022. Andrew Kipchumba, 2013, Blue Ridge Open 25:56.8223. Theodore Kountourogiannis, 2013, Blue Ridge Open 25:57.0924. Cameron Thomas, 2011, A-Sun Championships 25:57.7325. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010, A-Sun Championships 25:58.1826. Davey Dennison, 2012, Eye Opener Invitational 25:58.3127. Christian Ritacco, 2011, Charlotte Invitational 26:01.9028. Andrew Kipchumba, 2011 Clemson Invitational 26:02.7029. James Jackson, 2010, A-Sun Championships 26:03.7430. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010, Clemson Invitational 26:05.2331. Davey Dennison, 2012, Upstate Invitational 26:05.3432. Ross Oden, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 26:05.5033. Cameron Thomas, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 26:06.0034. Cameron Thomas, 2011, Clemson Invitational 26:07.4435. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010, Upstate Invitational 26:07.7236. Ross Oden, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 26:11.0037. Davey Dennison, 2010, Upstate Invitational 26:11.1538. Cameron Thomas, 2010, Upstate Invitational 26:11.6239. Ross Oden, 2011, Charlotte Invitational 26:11.8040. James Jackson, 2010, Upstate Invitational 26:12.2841. Davey Dennison, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 26:13.0042. Riley Doherty, 2011, Upstate Invitational 26:13.9243. Ross Oden, 2013, Eye Opener Invitational 26:16.6744. Theodore Kountourogiannis, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 26:16.7045. Matt Henderson, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 26:19.0046. Davey Dennison, 2011, Clemson Invitational 26:19.3947. Andrew Kipchumba, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 26:21.5048. James Jackson, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 26:22.7949. Ross Oden, 2012, Upstate Invitational 26:23.4650. Davey Dennison, 2009, Upstate Invitational 26:24.00 Andrew Kipchumba, 2010, Eye Opener Invitational 26:24.00

ALL-TIME 10K PERFORMANCES Name, Year, Meet Time1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 29:47.312. Gilbert Kemboi, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 30:21.603. Cameron Thomas, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 31:47.834. Ross Oden, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 31:35.105. Andrew Kipchumba, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:04.806. Davey Dennison, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:18.947. Ross Oden, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:38.598. Christian Ritacco, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:53.189. Theodore Kountourogiannis, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:55.7010. Cameron Thomas, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:58.5011. Alex Love, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 33:07.9012. Riley Doherty, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 33:09.5013. Andrew Kipchumba, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 33:33.7714. Ross Oden, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 33:37.4015. Christian Ritacco, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 33:57.3016. Cody Ellison, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 34:00.1017. Davey Dennison, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 34:15.4018. James Jackson, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 34:26.4019. Mark Rennix, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 34:44.0220. Joey Daversa, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 35:39.70

Ross Oden and Andrew Kipchumba

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Record BookWomen’s Division I Top Performances

ALL-TIME 5K PERFORMANCES Name, Year, Meet Time1. Joan Tangwar, 2011, Charlotte Invitational 16:53.702. Joan Tangwar, 2011, Eye Opener Invitational 17:06.003. Jemeli Sang, 2011, Charlotte Invitational 17:13.504. Jemeli Sang, 2011, A-Sun Championships 17:20.905. Joan Tangwar, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 17:25.366. Joan Tangwar, 2011, A-Sun Championships 17:28.107. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011, Charlotte Invitational 17:30.208. Carolyne Chelulei, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 17:31.009. Joan Tangwar, 2011, Upstate Invitational 17:32.0010. Jemeli Sang, 2011, Eye Opener Invitational 17:34.0011. Joan Tangwar, 2010, Upstate Invitational 17:34.5612. Joan Tangwar, 2010, Clemson Invitational 17:38.1413. Jemeli Sang, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 17:39.0014. Jemeli Sang, 2011, Upstate Invitational 17:40.0015. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011, A-Sun Championships 17:48.7016. Carolyne Chelulei, 2010, Upstate Invitational 17:54.8417. Joan Tangwar, 2010, A-Sun Championships 17:56.4718. Carolyne Chelulei, 2009, Upstate Invitational 17:59.0019. Jemeli Sang, 2009, Upstate Invitational 18:00.00 Carolyne Chelulei, 2011, Upstate Invitational 18:00.0021. Carolyne Chelulei, 2010, A-Sun Championships 18:01.4022. Joan Tangwar, 2010, Eye Opener Invitational 18:02.0023. Jemeli Sang, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 18:03.8124. Jemeli Sang, 2010, Upstate Invitational 18:04.9125. Jemeli Sang, 2009, A-Sun Championships 18:06.00 Jemeli Sang, 2010, A-Sun Championships 18:06.0027. Emily Tangwar, 2008, A-Sun Championships 18:08.0028. Carolyne Chelulei, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 18:08.1329. Carolyne Chelulei, 2009, Eye Opener Invitational 18:12.0030. Jemeli Sang, 2010, A-Sun Championships 18:12.1531. Emily Tangwar, 2007, The Citadel Invitational 18:14.3832. Carolyne Chelulei, 2009, A-Sun Championships 18:16.0033. Emily Tangwar, 2008, Blue Ridge Open 18:20.0034. Emily Tangwar, 2007, Furman Invitational 18:22.00 Joan Tangwar, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 18:22.0036. Carolyne Chelulei, 2010, Eye Opener Invitational 18:23.0037. Jemeli Sang, 2010, Clemson Invitational 18:25.6838. Emily Tangwar, 2008, Eye Opener Invitational 18:26.00 Jemeli Sang, 2009, Eye Opener Invitational 18:26.0040. Emily Tangwar, 2008, Winthrop Invitational 18:32.0041. Emily Tangwar, 2008, Mercer Invitational 18:35.00 Jasmine Polite, 2013, A-Sun Championships 18:35.0043. Lauren Walker, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 18:39.0044. Emily Tangwar, 2007, Eye Opener Invitational 18:41.0045. Emily Tangwar, 2007, Gamecock Invitational 18:41.8946. Carolyne Chelulei, 2010, Clemson Invitational 18:43.7247. Jasmine Polite, 2012, A-Sun Championships 18:49.5048. Jemeli Sang, 2008, Mercer Invitational 18:51.0049. Carolyne Chelulei, 2008, Mercer Invitational 18:52.0050. Emily Tangwar, 2008, Furman Invitational 18:53.00

ALL-TIME 6K PERFORMANCES Name, Year, Meet Time1. Jemeli Sang, 2011, Clemson Invitational 20:42.882. Joan Tangwar, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 20:45.703. Jemeli Sang, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 20:46.904. Joan Tangwar, 2011, Clemson Invitational 20:49.085. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 21:48.406. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011, Clemson Invitational 21:55.327. Jasmine Polite, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 22:29.308. Anastasia Kolesnitchenko, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 22:40.909. Jasmine Polite, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 22:48.0010. Jasmine Polite, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 22:54.0011. Erin Gethin, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 23:02.4012. Molly Bliss, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 23:11.0013. Hannah Chaney, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 23:20.8014. Jasmine Polite, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 23:23.9015. Hannah Chaney, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 23:24.6016. Erin Gethin, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 23:45.3017. Janay Chisolm, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 24:40.1018. Jasmine Polite, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 23:40.2319. Ashleigh Torres, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 23:41.5020. Anastasia Kolesnitchenko, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 23:42.5021. Janay Chisolm, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 23:53.8022. Anastasia Kolesnitchenko, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 23:55.2823. Hannah Chaney, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 23:59.0024. Hannah Chaney, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 24:03.9625. Nia Payne, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 24:06.2026. Anastasia Kolesnitchenko, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 24:13.0027. Laura Transue, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 24:23.0328. Laura Transue, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 24:27.1029. Jasmine Polite, 2011, Clemson Invitational 24:38.3430. Molly Bliss, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 24:42.0031. Erin Gethin, 2011, Paul Short Invitational 24:44.0032. Erin Gethin, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 24:46.2033. Ashleigh Torres, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 24:50.0034. Molly Bliss, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 24:51.0035. Danielle Horneff, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 24:52.6036. Sarah Hetzel, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 24:54.5037. Essence Jackson, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 24:57.7038. Laura Transue, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 24:59.0039. Ashleigh Torres, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 25:00.6740. Essence Jackson, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 25:05.2041. Nia Payne, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 25:13.3042. Laura Transue, 2011, Clemson Invitational 25:23.2043. Sarah Boyd, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 25:37.9044. Erin Gethin, 2011, Clemson Invitational 25:47.3545. Sarah Boyd, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 25:50.0046. Danielle Horneff, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 26:06.0047. Erin Gethin, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 26:15.6048. Nia Payne, 2012, Paul Short Invitational 26:36.0049. Ashlyn Barnwell, 2011, Clemson Invitational 26:54.3550. Rebecca Elliott, 2013, Charlotte Invitational 27:12.10

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Record BookALL-TIME 8K PERFORMANCES

Name, Year, Meet Time1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 23:22.282. Davey Dennison, 2012, A-Sun Championships 25:05.403. Cameron Thomas, 2012, A-Sun Championships 25:07.104. Ross Oden, 2012, A-Sun Championships 25:25.805. Christian Ritacco, 2011, Clemson Invitational 25:33.556. Pat McLaughlin, 1982, Furman Dual Meet 25:43.007. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010, Greater Louisville Classic 25:50.128. Sherman Eller, 1983, Francis Marion Invitational 25:53.009. Theodore Kountourogiannis, 2013, Blue Ridge Open 25:57.0910. Tyrone Seals, 1981, USCS Invitational 25:59.0011. Thomas Odom, 1986, Brevard Invitational 26:02.0012. James Jackson, 2010, A-Sun Championships 26:03.4713. Tommy Lee, 1981, USCS Invitational 26:04.0014. James Clanton, 1996, Winthrop Invitational 26:05.00 Bill Zerressen, 1986, Brevard Invitational 26:05.0016. Brandon Cantrell, 2001, Peach Belt Championships 26:05.4917. Tommy Lee, 1981, NAIA District Six Championships 26:10.0018. Thomas Odom, 1986, NAIA District Six Championships 26:11.0019. Pat McLaughlin, 1982, NAIA District Six Championships 26:12.0020. Riley Doherty, 2011, Clemson Invitational 26:13.9221. Rick Simolari, 1995, Winthrop Invitational 26:15.0022. James Clanton, 1996, Georgia Collegiate Championships 26:18.0023. Clark Davis, 2002, Peach Belt Championships 26:19.5024. Matt Henderson, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 26:19.6025. Travis Smith, 2003, Francis Marion Invitational 26:20.00 Bill Zerressen, 1986, NAIA District Six Championships 26:20.0027. Brandon Cantrell, 2001, UNC Pembroke Invitational 26:22.00 James Clanton, 1996, Patriot Cross Country Festival 26:22.0029. Travis Smith, 2002, Peach Belt Championships 26:43.4530. Tim Gibbons, 2000, Winthrop Invitational 26:24.00 Sherman Eller, 1983, Meet of Champions 26:24.0032. James Clanton, 1995, Winthrop Invitational 26:26.0033. Jamie Gibson, 1983, NAIA District Six Championships 26:27.0034. Mark Rennix, 2012, A-Sun Championships 26:27.7035. James Jackson, 2008, A-Sun Championships 26:28.4036. Brandon Cantrell, 2000, Winthrop Invitational 26:31.0037. Clark Davis, 2001, Peach Belt Championships 26:31.1538. James Clanton, 1996, Peach Belt Championships 26:32.9039. Tim Gibbons, 2001, UNC Pembroke Invitational 26:33.0040. Tim Gibbons, 2001, Clayton State Invitational 26:33.7841. Pat McLaughlin, 1982, Meet of Champions 26:34.00 Jamie Gibson, 1983, Francis Marion Invitational 26:34.0043. Thomas Odom, 1986, West Florida Invitational 26:35.0044. Bill Zerressen, 1986, West Florida Invitational 26:37.0045. Travis Vaughn, 2002, Peach Belt Championships 26:37.5546. Travis Smith, 2003, Peach Belt Championships 26:38.00 Clark Davis, 2001, UNC Pembroke Invitational 26:38.0048. Robbie McFarland, 1990, Francis Marion Invitational 26:41.0049. Tim Gibbons, 2001, Lander Invitational 26:42.3050. Tim Gibbons, 2000, Lander Invitational 26:46.00

Men’s All-Time Top TimesALL-TIME 10K PERFORMANCES

Name, Year, Meet Time1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 29:47.312. Ross Oden, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 31:35.103. Cameron Thomas, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 31:47.834. Andrew Kipchumba, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:04.805. Davey Dennison, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:18.946. Bill Zerresson, 1986, Furman Invitational 32:47.007. Christian Ritacco, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:53.188. Theodore Kountourogiannis, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 32:55.709. James Clanton, 1995, NCAA Division II Southeast Regionals 33:06.2110. Alex Love, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 33:07.9011. Riley Doherty, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 33:09.5012. Thomas Odom, 1986, Furman Invitational 33:11.00 Sherman Eller, 1981, The Citadel Invitational 33:11.0014. Tyrone Seals, 1981, The Citadel Invitational 33:14.0015. Travis Smith, 2003, USCS Invitational 33:14.9116. Tom Lee, 1981, The Citadel Invitational 33:41.0017. Brandon Cantrell, 2001, USCS Invitational 33:49.1618. Clark Davis, 2002, NCAA Division II South Regionals 33:53.9019. Eric Cummings, 1994, USCS Invitational 33:57.0220. Cody Ellison, 2013, NCAA Southeast Regionals 34:00.1021. James Jackson, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 34:26.4022. Mark Rennix, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 34:44.0223. Joey Daversa, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 35:59.70

Gilbert Kemboi

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Record BookWomen’s All-Time Top Times

ALL-TIME 5K PERFORMANCES Name, Year, Meet Time1. Joan Tangwar, 2011, UNCC Invitational 16:53.702. Jemeli Sang, 2011, UNCC Invitational 17:13.503. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011, Charlotte Invitational 17:30.204. Emily Tangwar, 2007, A-Sun Championships 18:08.005. Jasmine Polite, 2013, A-Sun Championships 18:35.006. Lauren Walker, 2009, Charlotte Invitational 18:39.407. Jemeli Sang, 2008, Mercer Invitational 18:51.008. Carolyne Chelulei, 2008, Mercer Invitational 18:52.009. Emily Tangwar, 2008, Furman Invitational 18:53.0010. Emily Tangwar, 2007, UNC Charlotte Invitational 18:55.9011. Jemeli Sang, 2008, Winthrop Invitational 19:03.0012. Jemeli Sang, 2008, A-Sun Championships 19:04.6013. Jemeli Sang, 2008, Eye Opener Invitational 19:12.0014. Kelly Cummings, 1995, Peach Belt Championships 19:13.00 Carolyne Chelulei, 2008, Eye Opener Invitational 19:13.0016. Anastasia Kolesnitchenko, 2012, A-Sun Championships 19:15.1017. Mary Alexander, 2010, A-Sun Championships 19:19.2218. Carolyne Chelulei, 2008, Winthrop Invitational 19:20.0019. Lauren Walker, 2008, A-Sun Championships 19:20.5020. Emily Tangwar, 2008, A-Sun Championships 19:20.9021. Hannah Chaney, 2013, A-Sun Championships 19:26.3922. Jemeli Sang, 2008, Blue Ridge Open 19:33.0023. Lauren Walker, 2008, Mercer Invitational 19:35.5024. Lauren Walker, 2008, Eye Opener Invitational 19:43.0025. Kelly Cummings, 1995, NCAA Division II Southeast Regionals 19:47.5926. Erin Gethin, 2013, Blue Ridge Open 19:47.7227. Kelly Cummings, 1997, Peach Belt Championships 19:48.6928. Carolyne Chelulei, 2008, Blue Ridge Open 19:51.0029. Molly Bliss, 2013, A-Sun Championships 19:51.3530. Carolyne Chelulei, 2008, Covered Bridge Open 19:52.0031. Lauren Walker, 2008, Winthrop Invitational 19:54.0032. Jemeli Sang, 2008, Covered Bridge Open 19:55.00 Lauren Walker, 2008, Blue Ridge Open 19:55.0034. Lina Edner, 2001, Lander Invitational 19:55.6035. Kelly Cummings, 1997, Lander Invitational 19:56.0036. Jemeli Sang, 2008, Furman Invitational 19:58.0037. Laura Transue, 2012, A-Sun Championships 19:59.0038. Kelly Cummings, 1996, Lander Invitational 20:01.0039. Joan Tangwar, 2008, A-Sun Championships 20:02.3040. Kelly Cummings, 1997, USCS Invitational 20:08.3641. Nia Payne, 2012, A-Sun Championships 20:10.6042. Emily Tangwar, 2008, Covered Bridge Open 20:13.00 Carolyne Chelulei, 2008, Furman Invitational 20:13.0044. Janay Chisolm, 2013, A-Sun Championships 20:13.7745. Lina Edner, 2001, Peach Belt Championships 20:15.4246. Ashleigh Torres, 2012, A-Sun Championships 20:16.2047. Kelly Cummings, 1996, Winthrop Invitational 20:21.0048. Lauren Walker, 2008, Furman Invitational 20:23.0049. Dawn Love, 1995, Peach Belt Championships 20:24.0050. Essence Jackson, 2013, A-Sun Championships 20:24.27

ALL-TIME 6K PERFORMANCES Name, Year, Meet Time1. Jemeli Sang, 2011, Clemson Invitational 20:42.882. Joan Tangwar, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 20:45.703. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011, NCAA Southeast Regionals 21:48.404. Jasmine Polite, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 22:29.305. Anastasia Kolesnitchenko, 2013, UNCC Invitational 22:40.906. Erin Gethin, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 23:02.407. Molly Bliss, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 23:11.008. Hannah Chaney, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 23:20.809. Ashleigh Torres, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 23:41.5010. Janay Chisolm, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 23:53.8011. Nia Payne, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 24:06.2012. Laura Transue, 2012, NCAA Southeast Regionals 24:23.0213. Danielle Horneff, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 24:52.6014. Sarah Hetzel, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 24:54.5015. Essence Jackson, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 24:57.7016. Faiza Boujaafar, 2003, USCS Cross Country Meet 25:20.9517. Sarah Boyd, 2013, UNC Charlotte Invitational 25:37.9018. Essi Pylvanalnen, 2001, NCAA Division II South Regionals 25:56.6919. Elizabeth Dunbar, 2003, USCS Cross Country Meet 26:31.6020. Shannon Pallardy, 2003, USCS Cross Country Meet 26:46.3821. Ashlyn Barnwell, 2011, Clemson Invitational 26:54.3522. Jessica Traywick, 2003, USCS Cross Country Meet 26:57.2023. Marcela Gonzalez, 2003, USCS Cross Country Meet 27:10.2424. Rebecca Elliott, 2013, UNCC Invitational 27:12.1025. Jennifer Banks, 2001, NCAA Division II South Regionals 27:13.1426. Jaimie Page, 2011, Clemson Invitational 27:36.0027. Tonya Henderson, 2001, NCAA Division II South Regionals 27:38.2928. Morgan Bryant, 2011, Clemson Invitational 28:12.8229. Eden Anenia, 2001, NCAA Division II South Regionals 29:44.5430. Tonya Doughty, 2001, NCAA Division II South Regionals 29:58.46

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Record BookTop Performances By Class

MEN’S TOP TIMESFreshmen (8K)1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2009 24:28.002. Gilbert Kemboi, 2009 24:38.003. Gilbert Kemboi, 2009 25:00.004. Gilbert Kemboi, 2009 25:36.005. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010 25:50.126. Theodore Kountourogiannis, 2013 25:57.097. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010 25:58.188. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010 26:05.239. Andrew Kipchumba, 2010 26:07.7210. Davey Dennison, 2009 26:13.00

Sophomores (8K)1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2010 23:22.282. Gilbert Kemboi, 2010 23:58.793. Gilbert Kemboi, 2010 23:59.974. Gilbert Kemboi, 2010 24:00.845. Gilbert Kemboi, 2010 24:13.006. Davey Dennison, 2010 25:12.877. Davey Dennison, 2010 25:28.068. Davey Dennison, 2010 25:49.009. Christian Ritacco, 2010 25:50.5910. Ross Oden, 2011 25:55.90

Juniors (8K)1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2011 24:14.002. Gilbert Kemboi, 2011 24:27.013. Gilbert Kemboi, 2011 24:52.004. Davey Dennison, 2011 25:18.355. Ross Oden, 2012 25:25.806. Gilbert Kemboi, 2011 25:33.007. Christian Ritacco, 2011 25:33.558. Christian Ritacco, 2011 25:41.649. Sherman Eller, 1983 25:53.0010. Tyrone Seals, 1981 25:59.00

Seniors (8K)1. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012 23:59.002. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012 24:14.753. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012 24:16.704. Davey Dennison, 2012 25:05.405. Cameron Thomas, 2012 25:07.106. Ross Oden, 2013 25:29.277. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012 25:31.488. Gilbert Kemboi, 2012 25:31.819. Pat McLaughlin, 1982 25:43.0010. Ross Oden, 2013 25:49.20

WOMEN’S TOP TIMESFreshmen (5K)1. Emily Tangwar, 2007 18:08.002. Emily Tangwar, 2007 18:14.383. Emily Tangwar, 2007 18:22.004. Emily Tangwar, 2007 18:41.005. Emily Tangwar, 2007 18:41.896. Jemeli Sang, 2008 18:51.007. Carolyne Chelulei, 2008 18:52.008. Emily Tangwar, 2007 18:55.909. Jemeli Sang, 2008 19:03.0010. Jemeli Sang, 2008 19:04.60

Sophomores (5K)1. Carolyne Chelulei, 2009 17:31.002. Jemeli Sang, 2009 17:39.003. Carolyne Chelulei, 2009 17:59.004. Jemeli Sang, 2009 18:00.005. Jemeli Sang, 2009 18:06.006. Carolyne Chelulei. 2009 18:12.007. Carolyne Chelulei, 2009 18:16.008. Emily Tangwar, 2008 18:20.009. Joan Tangwar, 2009 18:22.009. Emily Tangwar, 2008 18:26.00 Jemeli Sang, 2009 18:26.00

Juniors (5K)1. Joan Tangwar, 2010 17:25.362. Joan Tangwar, 2010 17:34.563. Joan Tangwar, 2010 17:38.144. Carolyne Chelulei, 2010 17:54.845. Joan Tangwar, 2010 17:56.476. Carolyne Chelulei, 2010 18:01.407. Joan Tangwar, 2010 18:02.008. Jemeli Sang, 2010 18:03.819. Jemeli Sang, 2010 18:04.9110. Jemeli Sang, 2010 18:06.00

Seniors (5K)1. Joan Tangwar, 2011 16:53.702. Joan Tangwar, 2011 17:06.003. Jemeli Sang, 2011 17:13.504. Jemeli Sang, 2011 17:20.905. Joan Tangwar, 2011 17:28.106. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011 17:30.207. Joan Tangwar, 2011 17:32.008. Jemeli Sang, 2011 17:34.009. Jemeli Sang, 2011 17:40.0010. Carolyne Chelulei, 2011 17:48.70

Joan Tangwar

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Men’s Championship Race Results

2013Place Team Points1. Lipscomb 262. Northern Kentucky 823. East Tennessee State 834. Florida Gulf Coast 925. North Florida 1076. USC Upstate 1557. Mercer 1948. Stetson 273 Jacksonville 27310. Kennesaw State 303

2012Place Team Points1. USC Upstate 492. East Tennessee State 533. Kennesaw State 854. Florida Gulf Coast 1105. Mercer 1266. Northern Kentucky 1357. Lipscomb 1428. North Florida 1599. Stetson 29510. Jacksonville 305

2011Place Team Points1. USC Upstate 692. Kennesaw State 793. Belmont 844. Lipscomb 905. North Florida 946. East Tennessee State 1047. Mercer 1458. Florida Gulf Coast 1779. Stetson 29610. Jacksonville 314

2010Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 552. Belmont 683. USC Upstate 804. North Florida 985. Campbell 1146. East Tennessee State 1377. Mercer 1638. Florida Gulf Coast 2009. Lipscomb 21410. Stetson 32411. Jacksonville 334

2009Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 402. East Tennessee State 823. North Florida 98 USC Upstate 985. Belmont 1026. Lipscomb 1347. Mercer 1948. Florida Gulf Coast 2069. Campbell 21010. Jacksonville 32411. Stetson 354

2008Place Team Points1. East Tennessee State 292. Belmont 353. Kennesaw State 874. North Florida 1225. Campbell 1296. Lipscomb 1417. Florida Gulf Coast 2108. USC Upstate 2279. Mercer 24510. Stetson 30311. Jacksonville 347

2007Place Team Points1. Belmont 302. East Tennessee State 463. Campbell 884. Kennesaw State 1145. Gardner-Webb 1366. Lipscomb 1527. North Florida 1908. Florida Gulf Coast 2049. Mercer 23310. USC Upstate 29711. Stetson 344

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Men’s Championship Race Results

2003Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 202. Clayton College & State 563. North Florida 654. USC-Spartanburg 1285. Francis Marion 1316. UNC Pembroke 1677. Columbus State 1728. Georgia College & State 208

2002Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 232. North Florida 423. Clayton College & State 934. USC-Spartanburg 1145. Francis Marion 1566. Columbus State 1807. UNC Pembroke 181 Georgia College & State 1819. Augusta State DNF

2001Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 302. North Florida 503. USC-Spartanburg 694. Columbus State 895. Clayton College & State 1176. UNC Pembroke 1657. Georgia College & State 1878. Francis Marion 2079. Augusta State 263

2000Place Team Points1. North Florida 392. Kennesaw State 413. USC-Spartanburg 974. UNC Pembroke 1195. Clayton College & State 1306. Clayton State 1387. Georgia College & State 1788. Francis Marion 2139. Augusta State 259

1999Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 352. Columbus State 793. North Florida 834. Armstrong Atlantic State 1165. UNC Pembroke 1316. USC-Spartanburg 1507. Lander 1508. Francis Marion 1719. Clayton College & State 20310. Georgia College & State 26711. Augusta State 419

1998Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 462. North Florida 523. UNC Pembroke 1024. Armstrong Atlantic State 1335. Francis Marion 1376. Columbus State 1537. Clayton College & State 1548. USC-Spartanburg 1639. Lander 22810. Georgia College & State 28711. Augusta State 29112. USC Aiken 313

1997Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 332. North Florida 653. Clayton College & State 724. Armstrong Atlantic State 855. Francis Marion 1356. Lander 1867. USC-Spartanburg 1928. UNC Pembroke 2239. Georgia College & State 24810. USC Aiken 27611. Augusta State 28412. Columbus State 335

1996Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 232. Armstrong Atlantic State 863. USC-Spartanburg 874. Chadron State 1115. Francis Marion 1166. Lander 1297. USC Aiken 2048. Columbus State 2189. Georgia College & State 24710. UNC Pembroke 26511. Augusta State 271

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Men’s Championship Race Results1995Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 242. USC-Spartanburg 573. Francis Marion 1094. Armstrong Atlantic State 1105. Pembroke State 1366. Lander 1507. Chadron State 1528. Columbus State 2129. USC Aiken 23110. Georgia College & State 23711. Augusta State 249

1994Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 152. USC-Spartanburg 533. Francis Marion 964. Lander 1225. Armstrong Atlantic State 1336. Georgia College & State 1477. Pembroke State 1738. USC Aiken 2209. Augusta State 23810. Columbus State 277

1993Place Team Points1. USC-Spartanburg 442. Armstrong Atlantic State 543. Kennesaw State 894. Francis Marion 905. Pembroke State 926. Georgia College & State 1737. USC Aiken 1948. Lander 1989. Columbus State 22910. Augusta State 246

1992Place Team Points1. USC-Spartanburg 462. Pembroke State 653. Francis Marion 674. Lander 825. Armstrong Atlantic State 1236. Augusta State 1737. Georgia College & State 1948. USC Aiken 2169. Columbus State 217

1991Place Team Points1. USC-Spartanburg 252. Lander 593. Armstrong Atlantic State 774. Georgia College & State 1015. Augusta State 1126. USC Aiken 138

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Women’s Championship Race Results

2013Place Team Points1. Lipscomb 322. East Tennessee State 843. North Florida 924. Jacksonville 1405. Northern Kentucky 1456. Mercer 1487. USC Upstate 1498. Florida Gulf Coast 1839. Kennesaw State 23710. Stetson 252

2012Place Team Points1. Lipscomb 402. North Florida 633, Jacksonville 1054. Kennesaw State 1255. East Tennessee State 1266. Mercer 1527. Florida Gulf Coast 1748. Northern Kentucky 1869. USC Upstate 19910. Stetson 293

2011Place Team Points1. Lipscomb 532. North Florida 693. Belmont 814. USC Upstate 915. Jacksonville 1226. Mercer 1697. Florida Gulf Coast 1938. East Tennessee State 1979. Kennesaw State 20210. Stetson 279

2010Place Team Points1. North Florida 552. Lipscomb 733. Jacksonville 964. USC Upstate 1085. Belmont 1106. Florida Gulf Coast 1587. Mercer 1728. Campbell 1749. Kennesaw State 21710. East Tennessee State 26111. Stetson 314

2009Place Team Points1. Jacksonville 432. Kennesaw State 803. North Florida 844. USC Upstate 1145. Belmont 1246. Lipscomb 1297. Florida Gulf Coast 1678. Campbell 1879. Mercer 25110. East Tennessee State 28611. Stetson 307

2008Place Team Points1. Belmont 562. Jacksonville 783. Kennesaw State 904. Lipscomb 1015. Campbell 1046. North Florida 1727. USC Upstate 1878. East Tennessee State 2029. Florida Gulf Coast 22410. Stetson 24311. Mercer 270

2007Place Team Points1. Belmont 532. Kennesaw State 833. North Florida 934. Jacksonville 1185. Campbell 1316. Lipscomb 1347. Florida Gulf Coast 1748. Mercer 1899. Gardner-Webb 23110. East Tennessee State 26911. Stetson 29612. USC Upstate 304

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Women’s Championship Race Results

2003Place Team Points1. North Florida 242. Kennesaw State 453. Clayton College & State 734. Lander 1515. Georgia College & State 1596. Columbus State 1617. USC-Spartanburg 2108. Francis Marion 2219. USC Aiken 22210. UNC Pembroke 25811. Augusta State 295

2002Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 282. North Florida 293. Clayton College & State 924. Georgia College & State 1535. Lander 1636. Columbus State 1887. UNC Pembroke 1958. USC-Spartanburg 1969. Francis Marion 24010. Francis Marion 24011. Augusta State 301

2001Place Team Points1. North Florida 372. Clayton College & State 533, Kennesaw State 664. Columbus State 1085. USC-Spartanburg 1096. Georgia College & State 1307. Lander 1358. UNC Pembroke 1779. USC Aiken 20410. Augusta State 23311. Francis Marion 267

2000Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 382. North Florida 443. Armstrong Atlantic State 674. Clayton College & State 1465. Columbus State 1626. Lander 1677. Francis Marion 1758. UNC Pembroke 2159. USC-Spartanburg 21710. Georgia College & State 22511. USC Aiken 246

1999Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 552. North Florida 643. Armstrong Atlantic State 814. Clayton College & State 1055. Francis Marion 1636. Lander 168 USC-Spartanburg 1688. UNC Pembroke 1709. Columbus State 20210. Augusta State 22311. Georgia College & State 29212. USC Aiken 305

1998Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 262. North Florida 773. Armstrong Atlantic State 954. Francis Marion 1245. Clayton College & State 1466. Columbus State 1777. USC-Spartanburg 1838. Augusta State 1919. UNC Pembroke 208 Lander 20811. Georgia College & State 24412. USC Aiken 303

1997Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 262. North Florida 653. Clayton College & State 764. Armstrong Atlantic State 1385. USC-Spartanburg 1616. Francis Marion 1677. Columbus State 170 Lander 1709. Augusta State 23310. Georgia College & State 24411. UNC Pembroke 26012. USC Aiken 301

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Women’s Championship Race Results1996Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 262. Clayton College & State 803. Armstrong Atlantic State 1054. Lander 1235. Francis Marion 1306. UNC Pembroke 1327. Augusta State 1938. USC-Spartanburg 1959. Columbus State 19810. Georgia College & State 20511. USC Aiken 246

1995Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 312. Armstrong Atlantic State 453. Lander 894. Pembroke State 1075. Francis Marion 1666. USC-Spartanburg 1697. Chadron State 1808. Georgia College & State 2199. Augusta State 22010. USC Aiken 22711. Columbus State DNS

1994Place Team Points1. Kennesaw State 442. Armstrong Atlantic State 583. Lander 914. Francis Marion 1065. Pembroke State 1296. Columbus State 1617. USC-Spartanburg 1658. Augusta State 2019. Georgia College & State 21310. USC Aiken 223

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Conference Championships2011 Men’s A-Sun Champions

Nashville, Tenn. – The USC Upstate men's and women's cross country teams put on a great show in Music City this morning for the 2011 Atlantic Sun Conference Cross Country Championships as the men's team took home the team crown and the Spartans collected individual titles in both the men's and women's races courtesy of junior Gilbert Kemboi (Eldo-ret, Kenya) and Jemeli Sang (Eldoret, Kenya). The event was hosted by Belmont at Percy Warner Park on the Vaughn's Gap Course.

This marks the first Atlantic Sun team title for Upstate as the men's team posted a score of 69 to defeat two-time defend-ing champion, Kennesaw State. Kemboi crossed the finish line first in a time of 24:27.01, the fourth-fastest time in A-Sun history, to win his second-straight individual title. The junior became the sixth A-Sun student-athlete to win back-to-back individual meet titles.

"We're thrilled to bring home a team championship and I'm very proud of our guys," said associate head coach Carson Blackwelder. "We've finished third the last two years, so we knew we could do well, but we had a few guys that when it was time to step up, they did."

The Spartan men had three individuals post top-10 finishes as junior Davey Dennison (Carlisle, Pa.) came in sixth with a time of 25:18.35 and classmate Christian Ritacco (Niceville, Fla.) crossed the line in 10th with a time of 25:41.64. Junior Cameron Thomas (Niceville, Fla.) snagged a clutch 17th-place finish for Upstate with a time of 25:57.73. Kemboi and Denni-son earned first team all-conference marks, while Ritacco was a second team all-conference selection. Kemboi was named the A-Sun men's Runner of the Year, while Blackwelder was chosen as the A-Sun Coach of the Year.

The Spartan men claimed the championship crown with a total of 69 points, edging Kennesaw State (79 points) by 10 points. Championship host Belmont came in third-place with 84 points.

On the women's side, the Spartans finished 1-2-3 as the senior Kenyan trio of Sang, Joan Tangwar (Eldoret, Kenya) and Carolyne Chelulei (Eldoret, Kenya) took home the gold,

silver and bronze. The trifecta helped Upstate to a fourth-place team finish as Sang crossed the line in 17:20.90, Tangwar in 17:28.10 and Chelulei 17:48.70. This marks the third-straight year the Upstate women have finished fourth at the A-Sun meet, however this year the team recorded its best score in program history with 91 points.

"Taking the top-three spots on the women's side was huge and I am very proud of the girls," said Blackwelder. "It was a strong showing for us and we're focused on the NCAA Re-gionals coming up in a few weeks."

Sang, Tangwar and Chelulei were all-conference first team selections, while Sang was named A-Sun Runner of the Year. Lipscomb took top honors in the women's team standings, col-lecting 53 points. North Florida finished second, while Belmont came in third, tallying 69 and 81 total points, respectively.

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Conference Championships2012 Men’s A-Sun Champions

Fort Myers, Fla. – The USC Upstate men's cross country team defended its Atlantic Sun Conference Championship crown Saturday as Gilbert Kemboi (Eldoret, Kenya) won his third-straight individual title at the 2012 A-Sun Championships hosted by Florida Gulf Coast University.

The Spartans bring home their second-straight A-Sun team trophy, edging ETSU Saturday by just four points. With five runners in the top 20, Upstate beat the Buccaneers 49 points to 53 points, while Kennesaw State took third-place with 85 points.

“Our guys followed the race plan pretty well,” said Upstate As-sociate Head Coach Carson Blackwelder. “Ross (Oden) and Christian (Ritacco) moved up really well in the last mile and half and put us in a position to win. It really came down to our fourth and fifth runners, just out-kicking people in the end. Our goal was to have four athletes make All-Conference and they achieved that.”

With his third consecutive title, Kemboi became the third ath-lete in conference history to win three A-Sun individual cross country championships and the only one from the current member institutions as Michael Green (1998-200) from Troy and Andrew Letherby (1994, 1996-97) from Georgia State comprise the three-peat list. Kemboi grabbed first-place with a time of 24:16.70, well ahead of the second-place Nabil Hamid from KSU with a time of 24:43.80.

“It’s one of those rare things I think,” Kemboi said. “It is a privilege to do this. It’s about consistency and just being de-termined and even in all aspects of life. We came all the way from Spartanburg, S.C. It was a long bus trip, but we came here on a mission. We did what we came to do and I’m proud of my teammates and I thank them for what they did in making this a success.”

The Spartans landed four athletes on the All-Atlantic Sun First and Second Teams. Kemboi was named the 2012 A-Sun Runner of the Year and collected First Team All-Conference honors, while senior Davey Dennison (Carlisle, Pa.), senior Cameron Thomas (Niceville, Fla.) and junior Ross Oden (Salisbury, N.C.) were All-A-Sun Second Team selections.

Blackwelder picked-up his second-straight A-Sun Coach of the Year honor.

“It’s a great honor, but I don’t really do the running; the guys do the running,” Blackwelder said. “I give all the credit to them. Being Coach of the Year is really just a product of them win-ning.”

Thomas kept Dennison in his sight during most of the race, but closed the gap towards the end as the two worked to-gether to finish strong with Dennison earning eighth-place and Thomas in ninth. The senior duo finish with personal-best times as Dennison crossed the line in 25:05.40 and Thomas in 25:07.10. Oden came across the line shortly after, taking 12th-place with a personal-record time of 25:25.80.

Upstate senior Christian Ritacco (Niceville, Fla.) sneaked into the top 20 for the Spartans, coming in 19th with a season-best mark of 25:55.70. Sophomore Mark Rennix (Beaufort, S.C.) was the sixth finisher for Upstate, taking 34th-place with a career-best time of 26:27.70.

Junior Andrew Kipchumba (Eldoret, Kenya) followed in 39th with a time of 26:37.9. Junior Joey Daversa (Chesapeake, Va.) and senior Dylan Taylor (Woodruff, S.C.) finished things out for the Spartans, turning in times of 27:17.60 and 27:49.40.

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