University of Memphis Athletics
University of Memphis
Matlock Collegiate Classic
Men Place 9th in Matlock Invitational
Mar 06, 2001 | Men's Golf
March 6, 2001
Lakeland, FL - University of Memphis men's golf team continued to struggle with difficult weather conditions but climbed two notches to finish 9th in the Matlock Invitational hosted by Florida Southern in Lakeland, FL. Florida Southern won the event finishing 13 strokes ahead of runner-up Alabama.
Stanford, which had held an early lead after one round, slipped to third, while Virginia Tech, Ole Miss and Georgia Southern rounded out the top five teams. Middle Tennessee State University missed their tee time on Tuesday and were unable to complete the final round.
Memphis' Chris Reinke had his best tournament as a Tiger, a 229, placing sixth among a strong field. Steve Sokal of Florida Southern claimed medalist honors with a three round total of 219.
TEAM SCORES: 1. Florida Southern 903 2. Alabama 916 3. Stanford 919 4. Virginia Tech 929 5. Georgia Southern 930 Mississippi 930 7. Ohio State 931 8. Old Dominion 935 9. Memphis 947 10. Furman 955 11. Richmond 958 12. Mississippi State 961 13. Kentucky 964 14. Wofford 972 Valdosta State 972 16. Illinois 984 17. Temple 992 DNF Middle Tennessee DNF
MEMPHIS SCORES: 6 Chris Reinke 75-79-75--229 T30 Jason Wyatt 79-77-81--237 T51 Michael Prieur 84-82-76--242 T54 Art Lynch 81-80-82--243 T66 Matt Cooper 84-78-84--246
