SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- Freshman Emma Jones finished as runner-up to pace Furman Saturday at the USC Upstate Invite at the Roger Milliken Center in Spartanburg, S.C.
A native of Weddington, N.C., Jones posted a time of 17:56.4 on the 5K course. Freshman Camryn Wennersten followed Jones in third place with a time of 18:05.9, and junior Beth Donnelly finished 24th with a time of 19:15.6. Sophomore Callie Harper placed 47th with a time of 20:02.4 to complete the Furman squad.
Senior Josh Powers turned in a 13th-place finish after crossing the line in 25:30.3 to lead the Paladin men. Sophomore Ethan Vargas was 22nd at 25:50.1, and senior Nick Epstein placed 24th with a time of 25:51.2. Sophomore Casey Burr completed the 8K race in 26:19.4 for 38th place.
The Paladins will defend their Southern Conference title at the league championship on Oct. 30 in Johns Island, S.C.
Complete Furman Results
Upstate Invitational
Women
2nd Emma Jones 17:56.4
3rd Camryn Wennersten 18:05.9
24th Beth Donnelly 19:15.6
47th Callie Harper 20:02.4
Men
13th Josh Powers 25:30.3
22nd Ethan Vargas 25:50.1
24th Nick Epstein 25:51.2
38th Casey Burr 26:19.4
