Sept. 17, 2000

ROCK HILL, S.C. - The Clemson men's and women's cross country teams both finished second at the 16th Annual Winthrop Invitational at Rock Hill, SC Saturday.

Appalachian State won the men's race with a total of 38 points, while Clemson was second with 70 points. Furman won the women's event with 43 points, and Clemson was second with 54 points.

The Clemson men's team was led by David Adams as he finished second in the Eight Kilometer race. Adams finished the race with a time of 24:56. Mike Baxton was the next highest finisher for the Tigers as he finished 11th with a time of 26:01.

The Lady Tigers were paced by Erica Van Reenan as she finished second individually with a time of 18:14 on the five kilometer course. Jennifer Meador finished fourth for Clemson with a time of 18:37. Perry Fields was fifth for the Lady Tigers as she had a time of 18:47.

The Clemson men's and women's cross country team will play host to the Clemson Invitational on September 30.

CLEMSON MEN'S INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
2. David Adams 24:56
11. Mike Baxton 26:01
16. Travis Alexander 26:14
20. Ryan Fenton 26:20
21. Branttee Milner 26:21

TEAM FINISHES FOR MEN'S RACE, WINTHROP INVITATIONAL
1. Appalachian State 38
2. Clemson 70
3. Winthrop 75
4. VMI 107
5. Furman 117
6. UNC-Greensboro 148
7. High Points 150
8. Elon 214
9. Wofford 272

CLEMSON WOMEN'S INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
2. Erica Van Reenan 18:14
4. Jennifer Meador 18:37
5. Perry Field 18:47
13. Renee Keydoszius 19:04
30.  Kristi Toothman 19:54

TEAM FINISHES FOR WOMEN'S RACE, WINTHROP INVITATIONAL
1. Furman 43
2. Clemson 54
3. UNC-Greensboro 63
4. Appalachian State 70
5. VMI 170
6. Winthrop 171
7. Elon 199
8. Wofford 234
9. High Point 238