Columbia, SC- The Coker College Men’s Cross Country Team opened their 2007 season with a second place finish in the Division II bracket of the Gamecock Invitational on Friday afternoon. The Cobras came in just two points behind the Braves of UNC-Pembroke, while defeating Francis Marion University by four points.

Individually for the Cobras, Adam Green/Easley, SC, led the way with a third place finish at a time of 16:53, while Michael Murphy/Peekskill, NY, came in with a fifth place finish at 17:00. Next for the Cobras was Andrew Smith/Orlando, FL, in eighth place with a time of 17:21, followed by Abel Caballo/Orlando, FL, in 11^th place at 17:50. Austin Mcjunkins/Wallhalla, SC, finished in 13^th at 17:59, followed by Joseph Hock/Myrtle Beach, SC, in 15^th place at 18:48. Rounding out the Cobras were Chris Briggman and Michael Koshis/Greenville, SC, in 18^th and 19^th place with times of 20:05 and 20:08 respectively.

The Cobras next meet is the Pre-Conference Carolinas meet at converse College in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, September 8.

Results of The NCAA Division II Game Cock Invitational Men's 5k

1st UNCP 38 Points

2nd Coker College 40 points

3rd Francis Marion University 44 points