2005 Palmetto Rugby Tournament

Greenville, Clemson Furman take crown

Three Upstate teams swept the competition to claim 2005 Palmetto Rugby Tournament honors October 29-30.

            In the men's finals Greenville ended Charleston's streak of three consecutive titles by upsetting the Outlaws 24-17.  Since the Palmetto Tournament was re-founded in 2000 after a decade-long absence, Greenville has won two titles (2000 and 2005).  Columbia Olde Grey won the tournament in 2001 and Charleston claimed honors 2002-04.

            In the college bracket, Furman bested rival South Carolina 24-13 in the finals to claim its second consecutive championship.  Since 2000, USC has captured four state championships, but has fallen short against Furman the past two years.  Furman fly-half Blair Barton was named tournament Most Valuable Player.

            Clemson women claimed the women's bracket with a narrow 12-10 win over Furman.  Clemson and the College of Charleston have each won top honors at the tournament three times.

Slideshow of college final: Furman vs. USC

Scores:

Lander 12 Clemson B 22

Furman 32 Emory 13

Greenville 35 Columbia 8

Furman women 29 USC 0

GRU (Georgia all-stars) 13 Charleston 10

USC 22 College of Charleston 7

CCU 3 Citadel 38

Clemson women 32 USC 5

Furman 18 Clemson B 5

Emory 11 Lander 15

GRU 72 Columbia 0

CCU 19 College of Charleston 17

Men's final: Charleston 17 Greenville 14

Women's final: Clemson women 12 Furman 10

Citadel 12 USC 16

Citadel B 10 Lander 25

Citadel 13 Clemson B 14

Men' College final: Furman 24 USC 13

Links
2003 Palmetto Tournament results
2004 Palmetto Tournament results