Saturday, October 19
Spartanburg, SC
(5K) 8:00 a.m.
Jacksonville State University
vs
Upstate Invitational
Jax State closes up regular season with Upstate Invitational
10/18/2024 2:38:00 PM | Cross Country, Women's Cross Country
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Gamecocks head to The Palmetto State for one final regular season meet in 2024. Jax State is set to close out the regular season with the Upstate Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 19 hosted by USC Upstate.
Meet Details
Upstate Invitational
Saturday, October 19
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Results
Upstate Invitational
For just the third time this season, Jax State will travel out of Alabama for a meet, heading to South Carolina for the Upstate Invitational. The men will run an 8K while the women are set to run a 5K at the Milliken Research Center. The women's race will begin at 8:00 a.m. while the men are set to begin at 8:45 a.m.
FSU Invitational
Jax State closed out the preview course for the NCAA South Regional last week at the FSU Invitational with a pair of top-five team finishes. The men placed third in the event while the women finished fifth out of 15 teams. Bethelhem Manzano Jimeno and Dennis Kipkurui led the teams respectively, both on their way to being selected as the CUSA Athletes of the Week.
Postseason Aspirations
The Gamecocks are looking to make an appearance in the postseason following the 2024 regular season. After hosting the CUSA Championship in Oxford, Ala., Jax State is looking for a chance to participate in the NCAA South Regional in Tallahassee, Fla. on Nov. 15. If the Gamecocks were to advance past the South Regional, the NCAA Cross Country Championships are set to take place on Nov. 23 in Madison, Wis.
Awards All Around
For the second time this season, Jacksonville State swept the conference weekly awards. The team's finish at the FSU Invitational resulted in four more conference award selections, including Athlete of the Week designations for Dennis Kipkurui and Bethelhem Manzano Jimeno. Kipkurui also joined Maxima Majer in being named the CUSA Freshman of the week. Following the UNA Invitational earlier this season, Jax State also swept the weekly award slate, with the most recent selections bringing the season total to nine weekly awards.
Gamecocks on the Move
After opening up the season with three consecutive meets in the state of Alabama, Jax State is rounding out a trio of out-of-state events. The Gamecocks are coming off of appearances at the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark. and the FSU Invitational in Tallahassee, Fla. Jax State will return home following the Upstate Invitational and participate in the CUSA Championship in Oxford, Ala.
Up Next
Jacksonville State returns to run in the CUSA Championship hosted at Choccolocco Park on Nov. 2. Jax State opened up the season with a team win on the men's side and a second-place finish by the women at the Foothills Invitational at Choccolocco Park.
To keep up with Jax State Cross Country, follow @JaxStateXCTF on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Meet Details
Upstate Invitational
Saturday, October 19
Spartanburg, South Carolina
Results
Upstate Invitational
For just the third time this season, Jax State will travel out of Alabama for a meet, heading to South Carolina for the Upstate Invitational. The men will run an 8K while the women are set to run a 5K at the Milliken Research Center. The women's race will begin at 8:00 a.m. while the men are set to begin at 8:45 a.m.
FSU Invitational
Jax State closed out the preview course for the NCAA South Regional last week at the FSU Invitational with a pair of top-five team finishes. The men placed third in the event while the women finished fifth out of 15 teams. Bethelhem Manzano Jimeno and Dennis Kipkurui led the teams respectively, both on their way to being selected as the CUSA Athletes of the Week.
Postseason Aspirations
The Gamecocks are looking to make an appearance in the postseason following the 2024 regular season. After hosting the CUSA Championship in Oxford, Ala., Jax State is looking for a chance to participate in the NCAA South Regional in Tallahassee, Fla. on Nov. 15. If the Gamecocks were to advance past the South Regional, the NCAA Cross Country Championships are set to take place on Nov. 23 in Madison, Wis.
Awards All Around
For the second time this season, Jacksonville State swept the conference weekly awards. The team's finish at the FSU Invitational resulted in four more conference award selections, including Athlete of the Week designations for Dennis Kipkurui and Bethelhem Manzano Jimeno. Kipkurui also joined Maxima Majer in being named the CUSA Freshman of the week. Following the UNA Invitational earlier this season, Jax State also swept the weekly award slate, with the most recent selections bringing the season total to nine weekly awards.
Gamecocks on the Move
After opening up the season with three consecutive meets in the state of Alabama, Jax State is rounding out a trio of out-of-state events. The Gamecocks are coming off of appearances at the Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark. and the FSU Invitational in Tallahassee, Fla. Jax State will return home following the Upstate Invitational and participate in the CUSA Championship in Oxford, Ala.
Up Next
Jacksonville State returns to run in the CUSA Championship hosted at Choccolocco Park on Nov. 2. Jax State opened up the season with a team win on the men's side and a second-place finish by the women at the Foothills Invitational at Choccolocco Park.
To keep up with Jax State Cross Country, follow @JaxStateXCTF on X, Instagram and Facebook.
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Cross Country
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