Sept. 25, 2006

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - [final results] Bemidji State junior Neil Rude (White Bear Lake, Minn.) finished the Sioux Invitational with a 36-hole total of 72-74=146 (+2) to earn second place while leading the Beavers to a third place finish in the event at King's Walk Golf Course in Grand Forks, N.D. Sept. 23-24.

Bemidji State which recorded an Sunday total of 304 (+16) on the the par 72, 7,166-yard course to sit in second place posted a day two total of 305 for a two day total of 604. But a 298 by the Minnesota State University squad Monday propelled the Mavericks past BSU for second place with a 604.

The University of Manitoba's Scott Markham took home medallist honors firing a 73-71=144 (E) as Manitoba took top team honors carding a 302-300=602.

An additional BSU team finished in 11th place. The squad was paced by Jared Stull (Sr., Bemidji, Minn.) who posted an 36-hole total of 78-81 (+15) good for a share of 35th position.

The Beavers will be back in action this weekend (Sept. 29-30) when they travel to Detroit Lakes, Minn. to complete in the NCAA Division II North Central Regional Tournament at Wildflower Golf Club.

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