March 28, 2010

3.27.10 - Hesston, Kan.-The Mid-America Christian University golf team posted a 340 during the opening round at the Bethel Spring Invitational to stand in 14th place at Hesston Golf Park.

The Evangels are tied with Central Christian College for 14th place going into the second round. Ottawa University is just one stroke behind MACU in 16th place.

Bethany College (KS) and tournament host Bethel College are battling for the top spot going into the final day of competition knotted at 308.

Zach Frey of Bethel holds the top spot carding a 37 and 34 good enough for even par. His teammate, Abram Rodenberg, is on his trail shooting a 35 and 38 just two strokes back in second place.

Sophomore James Wiginton brought in the best score for the Evangels, carding an 80, tied for 25th.

Matt Costilow posted an 84, to stand in a tie for 58th.

Freshman Jake McElhany is tied for 68th after shooting 85 in the opening round.

Sophomore Cody Mosley's 91 dropped him into a tie for 93rd place.

Karl Griffith rounded out the group with a 92 on day one, tied for 95th.

The Evangels will close out the event tomorrow with a 9 a.m. tee-off at Sand Creek Golf Station in Newton, Kansas.