Sept. 15, 2008

9.15.08 - MCPHERSON, KS- The Mid-America Christian University Golf team is currently in second place at the Central Christian College Invitational with a team score of 303. Bethel College is in the lead with a team score of 301. There are 11 teams participating in the invitational.

61 golfers are competing in the tournament. MACU freshman Karl Griffin paced the group and is currently in a three-way tie for second place with a score of 73. His score puts him one shot behind the leader, Zack Frey of Bethel College. James Wiginton is one shot behind Griffin with a score of 74. Weston Wright carded a 76 on the day. Cody Flynn and Cody Mosley both scored an 80 in the first day of competition.

Other notable scores came from junior Andrew Sheppard and freshman Logan Street each scoring a 77.

"I'm very pleased with how we played today," Golf Coach Markus Crandall said." It was a great team effort. It was a beautiful day at the course and we are ready to get back out on the course again and play tomorrow. "

The Evangels tee off against the leader Bethel College in the final round of competition at 9:50 a.m. tomorrow, September 16th.

MACU is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sooner Athletic Conference.