March 29, 2010

3.28.10 - Newton, Kan.- The Mid-America Christian University golf team closed with a 335 on Sunday at the Bethel Spring Invitational to finish in 13th place at Sand Creek Golf Station.

MACU finished the event with a two-day total of 675 and two shots behind Central Christian College. Southwestern College took the top spot at 618, with Seminole State Community College finishing nine shots back.

Southwestern College also had the individual winner with Tim Jasper taking home the honor, shooting a 151. Zach Fry of Bethel and Bill Keane of Briar Cliff took second carding a 152.

MACU sophomore Matt Costilow moved up 18 spots into a tie for 40th place during his final round. The Oklahoma City, Okla., native posted an 81 for a 165 total. His teammate, James Wiginton, dropped 15 spots to tie for 40th place, carding an 85.

Freshman Jake McElhany tied for 61st place with an 84 on the final day, giving him a 169 score.

Karl Griffith moved up ten spots into a tie for 85th with and 85 on the day and a two-day total of 177.

Sophomore Cody Mosley rounded out the group, carding an 85 good for 89th place.

Other notable scores came from senior Andrew Shepard, posting an 87, and Weston Wright carding an 84. Both finished with a 168 and in a tie for 56th.

The Evangels are back in action on March 29th and 30th at the Dallas Baptist Invitational.