March 6, 2010

LAREDO, Texas - The Washington State University men's golf team moved up one spot during the final day to finish in a tie for sixth at the Border Olympics, held at the par-72, 7,241-yard Laredo Country Club.

"We obviously did not play as well as we could have today," said WSU Head Coach Walt Williams. "But I can't be too disappointed when we beat Notre Dame, Baylor, Arkansas and Rice, among many others."

Austin Hurt led the way for the Cougars finishing in a tie for 16th with a three-round total of 221 (+5). The tournament marked the 18th top-25 finish for the senior from Bainbridge Island, Wash., giving him sole possession of eighth place on the WSU all-time list.

Senior Kevin Tucker charged up the leaderboard during the final day of competition, carding a one-under-par 71. After starting the day in a tie for 42nd the Kennewick, Wash., native moved up 15 positions to finish 25th with a tournament total 223 (+7).

Trent Sanders and Nick Ellis were the next-highest finishers for the Cougar squad. The duo finished in a tie for 38th, posting a three-round total of 226 (+10).

Rounding out the WSU lineup was Nick Grigsby. The senior finished with a two-day total of 229 (+13).

The men's team now has two weeks to recover before they travel to Eugene, Ore., to compete in the Duck Invitational March 22-23.

Border Olympics; March 5-6, 2010

Laredo Country Club; Laredo, Texas

Par-72, 7,241-Yards

Final Results

WSU Results: T16. Austin Hurt (77-68-76--221, +5); T25. Kevin Tucker (74-78-71--223, +7); T38. Trent Sanders (79-67-80--226, +10); T38. Nick Ellis (77-73-76--226, +10); T51. Nick Grigsby (76-75-78--229, +13).

Team Results: 1. Texas State (292-289-295--876, +12); 2. Oklahoma (293-287-300--880, +16); 3. Lamar University (291-282-308--881, +17); 4. UT-Arlington (298-286-298--882, +18); 5. Auburn University (289-299-295--883, +19); T6. Arkansas (287-299-302--888, +24); T6. Washington State (304-283-301--888, +24); 8. Baylor (301-282-308--891, +27); 9. Notre Dame (300-297-304--901, +37); T10. North Texas (290-311-302--903, +39); T10. Air Force (304-294-305--903, +39); 12. Rice (288-316-303--907, +43); 13. New Mexico State (309-298-305--912, +48); 14. Houston (304-299-314--917, +53); 15. UTSA (311-306-309--926, +62); T15. Texas El Paso (307-307-312--926, +62).

Top Five Individuals: 1. Joakim Mikkelsen, Baylor (70-68-75--213, -3); 2. Kyle Kopsick, Auburn (68-75-72--215, -1); 3. Will McCurdy, Auburn (72-71-73--216, E); T4. Alastair Jones, Texas State (70-74-73--217, +1); T4. Tyler Rody, Oklahoma (74-69-74--217, +1); T4. MJ Daffue, Lamar (73-69-75--217, +1).