COLUMBIA, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University's women's outdoor track and field team scored an impressive victory at the 2002 South Carolina State Collegiate Championships, defeating its nearest competitor by 57 points.

The Lady Chanticleers posted 191.5 points, while Big South rival Charleston Southern placed second with 134.5 points. The University of South Carolina, ranked fourth nationally and running on its home track, placed fourth with 83 points.

Overall, CCU's women were named State Champions in seven events and earned 19 All-State honors. Marilyn Testa and Courtney Samuel led the Lady Chanticleers with a combined five state titles. Testa captured first place in the 400-meter hurdles (1:02.76), pole vault (11'11.75") and as a member of the 4x400-meter relay team (4:13.71), while Samuel won her second consecutive state high jump championship (5'5") and captured the triple jump title (38'6.25"). Others earning State Championship honors were Lindsey Kozlowski in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (11:30.51), Michelle Mentzer, Jessica Watson and Latrice Sales in the 4x400-meter relay, and Jackie Lugaila in the shot put (39'2.5").

The Coastal Carolina men's team placed third with 101.5 points to finish behind South Carolina State's 132 and South Carolina's 119.5. Seniors Mike Roden and Campbell Claridge led the way for the Chanticleers as they each garnered State Champion honors. Roden earned a pair of state title by winning both the shot put (49'11") and discus (154'11")events, while Campbell took first place in the 1,500-meter run (4:04.78).

Women's Results:
1. Coastal Carolina, 191.50 (Collegiate State Champions)
2. Charleston Southern, 134.50
3. South Carolina State, 104
4. South Carolina, 83
5. The Citadel, 43
6. Francis Marion, 26
7. Morris College, 19
8. Benedict, 8
9. Voorhees, 6

Women Earning State Championships & All-State Honors:
* Marilyn Testa - 3-time State Champion (400m hurdles, pole vault, 4x400m relay)
* Courtney Samuel - 2-time State Champion (high jump, triple jump)
* Lindsey Kozlowski (3,000m steeplechase)
* Jackie Lugaila (shot put)
* Michelle Mentzer (4x400m relay)
* Latrice Sales (4x400m relay)
* Jessica Watson (4x400m relay)

Other Women's All-State Honorees:
* Lisa Holsinger (3rd in the pole vault)
* Kara Koppel (2nd in the 1,500m run)
* Jackie Lugaila (3rd in the hammer)
* Aaryn Munson (3rd in the 5,000m run)
* Kim Nemergut (3rd in the 1,500m run)
* Annette Purdy (2nd in the hammer & 3rd in the javelin)
* Latrice Sales (3rd in the 200m dash)
* Courtney Samuel (3rd in the 100m hurdles & 2nd in the long jump)
* Heather Sborz (2nd in the javelin)
* Jessica Watson (3rd in the 800m run)

Men's Results:
1. South Carolina State, 132
2. South Carolina, 119.50
3. Coastal Carolina, 101.50
4. Charleston Southern, 99
5. The Citadel, 94
6. Morris College, 33
7. Francis Marion, 27
8. Voorhees, 23.50
9. Benedict, 20.50
10. Newberry, 16

Men Earning State Championships & All-State Honors:
* Mike Roden 2-time State Champion (shot put, discus)
* Campbell Claridge (1,500m run)
* Courtney Samuel - 2-time State Champion (high jump, triple jump)

Other Men's All-State Honorees:
* Justin Foxworth (3rd in the 1,500m run)
* Keith Garramone (3rd in the pole vault)
* Corey Hackett (3rd in the long jump & 2nd in the triple jump)
* Matt Roden (2nd in the discus & 2nd in the hammer)