USC Takes Third at Asics/Winthrop Invitational

Sept. 25, 2004

September 25, 2004 – Rock Hill, S.C. — The USC Gamecocks (95 pts) put three runners in the top 15 overall and came away from the Asics/Winthrop Invitational with a third-place finish on Satuday. Charlotte (52 pts) finshed first, just edging Applachian State (57 pts).

Senior captain Jenny Lake (17:56)* came away with a second-place finish overall, her third top-two finish of the year. Freshmen Amy Wike and Rebecca Chain (new PR) crossed the line together in 18:55* and took 12th and 13th place, respectively.

The Gamecocks will be back in action next Friday, October 1st, at the Great American Cross-Country Festival in Raleigh, N.C.

Final USC Individual Results:

2. Jenny Lake, 17:56*

12. Amy Wike, 18:55*

13. Rebecca Chain, 18:55*

23. Tristan Rackow, 19:22*

45. Callie Rabun, 20:09*

47. Nicki Breves, 20:12*

49. Karen Wigal, 20:17*

Final Team Results:

1. Charlotte, 52 pts

2. Applachian State, 57 pts