Maumelle, Ark. -- The Mid-America Christian University men's golf team kicked off the spring portion of the schedule yesterday (Mar. 26) by coming in tied for third on the first day of the Mustang Invitational in Maumelle, Ark. 

The Evangels were bolstered by Karl Griffith's first round of 76, good for sixth overall.  Jake McElhany also put in a strong round of 77, which put him tied for seventh overall. 

MACU is tied for third in the tourney with fellow Sooner Athletic Conference member John Brown University and behind Central Christian and clubhouse leader Central Baptist. 

The tournament is set to conclude this afternoon (Mar. 27).