Sept. 10, 2005

Clemson, SC - The Tiger cross country team won the 13th annual Clemson Invitational, as well as the South Carolina collegiate championship, on Saturday. Clemson pulled out a close victory over Charlotte, as the Tigers tallied 43 points and the 49ers posted 50 points. Georgia finished third with 76 team points. It marked the fourth consecutive first-place finish for Clemson in this event.

Individually, junior Matt Clark became the third consecutive Tiger to claim the event title for Clemson. He finished the race with a time of 25:02. Brian Soder, a sophomore from Erie, PA, finished sixth overall and second in the South Carolina collegiate (25:30). Greg Isaacs, a junior, finished eighth overall and third in the South Carolina collegiate (25:34).

Clay Pendleton, the only senior on Clemson's team, finished 13th overall and fifth in the state collegiate with a time of 25:42. Sean Reilly completed the Tiger scoring on Saturday, finishing 15th overall with a time of 25:45.

Check back later today for complete team and individual results on www.clemsontigers.com.

Clemson Invitational Team Results 1. Clemson 43 points 2. Charlotte 50 points 3. Georgia 76 points 4. Western Carolina 136 points 5. Furman 138 points 6. UNC Asheville 158 points 7. Gardner-Webb 200 points 8. Mars Hill 218 points 9. Morehouse 253 points 10. S.C. State 259 points 11. Wofford 335 points

S.C. Collegiate Team Results 1. Clemson 17 points 2. Furman 48 points 3. S.C. State 81 points 4. Wofford 112 points

Clemson Individual Scorers 1. Matt Clark 25:02 6. Brian Soder 25:30 8. Greg Isaacs 25:34 13. Clay Pendleton 25:42 15. Sean Reilly 25:45