Northwestern graduate Brandon Hudgins (Winthrop sophomore) is entered in the Furman Invitational Elite Mile on April 7, according to event director Mickey McCauley.
McCauley received word from Hudgins' coach Ben Paxton about the commitment.
"Brandon is a sophomore at Winthrop University and former S.C. prep champ in the 1600-meters (4:16.51, 2005) from Northwestern High School," said McCauley. "He ran 4:12 in the Akron (Ohio) Open last weekend indoors. Brandon has a lot of talent and could be the next (S.C.) runner to go under 4 minutes later in his running career."
Hudgins' statistics
Set school record in the 800m at 1:53.01
• Ran the third leg of the school record 4 x 800m relay team
• Finished second in the 800m at Big South Outdoor Championships
• PR: 1500m - 3:53, 8k - 25:55, 10k - 32:50
• He ran 4:12.4 last week indoor (Akron (Ohio) Open and was a USATF Junior Qualifier in 800/1500 for 2006.
(Statistics supplied by Mickey McCauley)
Also joining the field is Palmer Thomas, a Furman graduate, who ran for coach Gene Mullin at the school, McCauley said Wednesday evening.
"This is shaping up to be a real good field as long as all stay healthy."
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