Friday's Race
USC Upstate | Eye Opener
August 29, 2025 | 6:30 pm (Women's 5K); 7:10 pm (Men's 8K)
Milliken Research Center | Spartanburg, S.C.

Teams (18): Bob Jones, Brevard, Clemson, Clinton, East Tennessee State, Furman, Georgia Southern, Hope, Lander, NYU, Roger Williams, USC Upstate, Walters State CC, Warren Wilson, Washington and Lee, Winthrop, Without Limits Columbia, Wofford

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Event Preview
USC Upstate kicks off the start of the cross-country season by hosting the Eye Opener on Friday. It is one of ten total meets being hosted across the United States for opening day. Last season, both the men's and women's teams cracked top-ten finishes.

Last year at the Eye Opener, Ian Kelbert led the men's team with a time of 25:32.28. Other returners to watch include Eric Perry, Cameron, Elias Harrison, and Nick Brooks, who all set personal bests in the event last year.

On the women's team, Grace Glassmeyer and Jordan Thornton both return for the Upstate, each posting under 21-minute finishes at the race last year. Seven other Spartans return to this year's roster.

UP Next
The Spartans travel to Charlotte for the Queen City Invite, hosted by Queens on September 12th.

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