October 24, 2000

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FURMAN'S TIM BRILES NAMED

RUNNER OF THE WEEK

Greenville, South Carolina -- Furman senior Tim Briles was named Southern Conference runner of the week for October 18, 2000. Briles finished ninth overall at the Furman University Invitational Cross Country meet on Saturday, October 14. His time of 25:51 placed him fourth among college runners.

The Furman Invite also served as the South Carolina Collegiate meet. Briles placed first among South Carolina competitors.

Briles is currently ranked second in the league with a time of 25:19 from previously in the season.