Friday's Race
Queens University of Charlotte | Queen City Invite
September 12, 2025 | 6:00 pm (Women's 5K); 6:45 pm (Men's 8K)
McAlpine Creek Park | Charlotte, N.C.

Teams (21): Augusta, Belmont Abbey, Charlotte, Citadel, Emory, Fayetteville State, Francis Marion, King, Lenoir-Rhyne, Louisburg College, Mars Hill, Milligan, Montreat, North Carolina, Queens (N.C.), Roanoke, SCAD Savannah, USC Aiken, USC Upstate, Wingate, Wofford

Results: Click Here

Event Preview
For the second meet of the season, USC Upstate cross-country travels to Charlotte for the Queen City Invite. This is the first time since 2018 that both teams have competed in a race hosted by Queens. At the Eye Opener, both the men's and women's teams posted top ten finishes.

Sam Shimanskiy led the men's team at the Eye Opener, posting a time of 26:07.5. Shimanskiy was followed by teammates Ian Kelbert and Mason Parish, who ran 26:21.1 and 26:27.1, respectively.

Leading the way for the women's team so far this season, Jordan Thornton ran a time of 19:10.5 at the Eye Opener. Thornton was followed by Grace Glassmeyer, who posted a 19:54.0. Sophia Outhous rounded out the top three times, running a 20:25.3.

UP Next
The Spartans make the trip to the Bluegrass State, competing in the Live in Lou Classic hosted by Louisville on October 4^th.

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