ORANGEBURG, SC -- The SC State men's and women's cross country teams begin their 2011 seasons Friday (Sept. 2nd) in Columbia at the Gamecock Invitational, hosted by University of South Carolina.
Other teams competing for the men's title are Benedict, Charleston Southern, Citadel, Coastal Carolina, Fort Valley State, Francis Marion, host USC USC-Beaufort, and UNC Pembroke.
Also in the women's field are Benedict, Charleston Southern, Citadel, Coastal Carolina, Fort Valley State, Francis Marion, Georgia Southern, USC, USC-Aiken, USC-Beaufort, and UNC Pembroke.
The women's competition is set for a 6:30 p.m. start in Columbia on the Fort Jackson Army Base (Hilton Field), while the men will toe the line at 7:00pm.
SC State University Head Coach Tyree Price said he is excited about the prospects for his teams following a good summer of training, and with the added talent to the team. Six freshmen and one transfer have been added.
The teams look to start strong and improve upon their quest for a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship this year.
Key runners for the Lady Bulldogs are Brittney Stewart (Sr.), Sherril McFarlane (Fr.), Sarai Waters(T-Fr.) and Tamara Smith (So.).
Key runners for the Bulldogs include Seymour Walter (So.), Aaron Worthy (So.) and Quinton Green (Sr.).
The 2011 Cross Country Schedule
Date Meet Location
9/2/2011 Gamecock Invitational Columbia, SC
9/10/2011 College of Charleston Invitational Charleston, SC
9/17/2011 Winthrop Invitational Rock Hill, SC
10/1/2011 3rd Annual HBCU Challenge Cary, NC
10/28-29/2011 MEAC Cross-Country Championships Princess Anne, MD
11/11-12/2011 NCAA South Regional TBD
11/20-21/2011 NCAA Championships Terre Haute, IN

Home Games are in bold
Neutral Site Games are in italics
* denotes a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference contest

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