Sept. 18, 2008

9.18.08 - The Mid-America Christian University men's golf team turned in a 309 on Tuesday during the final round at the Central Christian Invitational at Turkey Creek Golf Course to finish in second place.

The Evangels wrapped up the event two shot ahead of Pratt and fourteen strokes behind Bethel, which finished at 598, for first place.

MACU freshman Karl Griffin came in as the squad's top individual, posting 75 on Tuesday. Freshman Weston Wright carded a 77 during the final round, while fellow freshman James Wiginton turned in a 76. Cody Mosley finished the final round with a score of 81.

Although, not in the second place group, freshman Ryan Hopson carded the Evangels best score in the final day of competition with a 73.

The Evangels will be back in action this week when they host Southwest Christian in a head-to-head match on Thursday at Earlywine Golf Course. Tee off's set for 3:00, 3:08, 3:15 and 3:22.

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