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Show WSU golf hangs tough in Provo, strengthens bid for postseason Sweep From page 10 Carlie K. Andrews Signpost staff writer After struggling in the second round, the Weber State University men's golf team held on to finish tied for fourth at the Brigham Young University Cougar Classic. The Cougar Classic, played at the Riverside Country Club was the last regular season tournament for the men's team. The University of New Mexico won the tournament with a team total 2-under-par 862. University of Texas El Paso's Ryan Hietals won medalist honors finishing the 54-hole event with a 12-under-par total of 204. Following the first round the men were in third place behind the University of New Mexico and three shots behind BYU. Leading the team with a 1-under-par 71 was Andrew Smeeth. The second 18, played Friday afternoon in the wind and rain was not as kind to the men's team. With all players shooting over par rounds, the team dropped to fifth place. Diistrict Seven rival Colorado State University led the Wildcats by four shots going into Saturday 's third round. Weber State had to beat both Colorado and University of Wyoming to make it to the regional tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 33rd Annual Cougar Classic Golf Tournament Riverside Country Club-Provo, Utah April 28-29, 1995 54-holes 1 . New Mexico 281 -291-290862 2. Brigham Young 291-290-294875 3. Texas El-Paso 294-299-283876 4. Weber State 293-301 -290884 5. Colorado State 295-295-294884 6. Campbell 296-303-293892 7. Air Force 298-300-298896 8. Utah State 301-303-293897 9. Utah 303-301-294898 10. Wyoming 304-298-299901 1 1 . San Diego State 296-31 1 -298905 12.Southern Utah 302-300-305907 1 3. Boise State 301 -31 1 -295907 14. Hawaii 300-310-302912 1 5. Utah Valley 309-31 3-291 91 3 1 6. British Columbia 31 5-305-29591 5 According to him, his coaching staff decided to give a little ownership to the team and let them decide how successful they wanted to be. "We simply said, 'Hey, this is your program. What do you want to do with it?,'" he said. "I think everyone is pointed in the same direction. They're very cohesive. Our goal was to win every game today and we did just that." "I'm not ready for my college golf career to end," said senior Chris Dyson after Friday's round. With seniors Smeeth and Dyson leading the pack, the Weber State men's team set out Saturday to catch Colorado State. Smeeth fired a 4-under-par 68 to help move the Wildcats into fourth place with Colorado still to finish. The first five Colorado players turned in over par rounds, making Weber's regional outlook more promising. CSU's number one player J. D. Manning 3-putted the 18th green to finish with a5-over-par 77, tyng the team totals at 884. During the Spring season, Weber has had more top finishes than CSU, putting them in a better position for the final regional spot. The final decision will be made by the tournament chairman. COLLEGE STUDENTS MAJORING IN Allied Health , jf rmreaslons XiV Discover a challenging, rewarding future that puts you in touch with your skills. Today's Air Force offers ongoing opportunities for professional development with great pay and benefits, normal working hours, complete medical and dental care, and 30 days vacation with pay per year. Learn how to qualify as an Air Force health professional. Call USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS TOLL FREE 1-800-423-USAF s . all Faculty and Staff the Ogden LDS Institub pneserifcsu OS -1 T These meetings are designed to help you understand the medical plan and the flexible spending plan better. If you plan to change your insurance or flexible spending, new forms must be filled out and returned to the human resource office by may 31, 1995. All of the open enrollment meetings will be held in the Shepherd union building Little Theater on the below scheduled days. Tuesday, May 2, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 12:30 p.m. FVirtau the 10th Annual At rn KIT E? 5:00pm- 11:00pm Tickets are available in the Institute Office for $10 or $13 at the gate Offers FREE Pfeysotial Pan FSzza (Courtesy of "The Gallery" and Marriott Dining Services) Just spend $5 or more on bowling or biliards between 2pm and 6pm monday thru friday No other discounts will be allowed when obtaining a "Free Pizza". |