March 9, 2010

3.9.10 - McPherson, Kan. - The Mid-America Christian University golf team held down third place in the Swede Spring Invitational on Tuesday afternoon at Turkey Creek Golf Course.

The Evangels posted a 295 score during their final round at Turkey Creek to finish at 42-over.The tournament host, Bethany College took the title, firing a 276 on Wednesday to come in at 14 over for the tournament. Southwestern picks up second place with a 580 two-day total (+16).

Sophomore Cody Mosley paced the Evangel lineup. The Midwest City, Okla., native finished the day at 4-over (74) and tied for 8th place of 92 golfers.

Freshman Jake McElhany carded a 77 in the final round, seven strokes better than his opening round, finishing tied for 11th place.

Sophomore Karl Griffith's 74 tied him for 28th place. While sophomores Matt Costilow and James Wigington tied for 43rd place. Costilow carded a 78 and Wigington finished with a 76.

The Evangels will be back in action on March 22 when they begin play at the Midwestern State Invitational in Wichita Falls, Texas.