April 22, 2008

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (Grand Forks Country Club) -- The Bemidji State University men’s golf team recorded a 10-over-par, 298 to defeat University of Minnesota, Crookston (316) by 18 strokes Tuesday in duel competition at the par-72, 6,437-yard Grand Forks Country Club.

The Beavers were benefactors of improved weather conditions on the second day of competition in Grand Forks. A day after turning in a score of 314 on a cool, stormy afternoon, the team shaved 16 shots from its total to defeat the Golden Eagles for the second time in as many days.

BSU was led by junior Mitch Mackedanz (Paynesville, Minn.) who was the only golfer to finish the 18-hole event under par, firing a 70 (-2) to earn medallist honors. Jake Sanders recorded a 74 (+2) to lead the Golden Eagles and finish four shots off the pace in second place.

In addition to Mackedanz, Neil Rude (Sr., White Bear Lake, Minn.) and Josh Dale (So., Pequot Lakes, Minn.) tied for third place five shots back with 75 (+3), while Derek Harris (Jr., Fergus Falls, Minn.) and Adam McArthur (Jr., Detroit Lakes, Minn.) carded matching 76s (+4) to share sixth.

The Beavers return to action April 27 when they travel to Monticello, Minn. for the St. John’s Invitational. The event is set for the Monticello Country Club.

BSU Team Results 298
1. Mitch Mackedanz 70*
t-3. Neil Rude 75*
t-3. Josh Dale 75
t-6. Derek Harris 76*
t-6. Adam McArthur 76
8. James Foss 77*
9. Clint Cornell 78*
10. Michael Abrahamson 79
12. Brady Johnson 84
*team scores

UMC Team Results 316
2. Jake Sanders 74
t-3. Steven Busho 75
11. Jared Miettunen 82
t-13. Brent Groenke 85
t-13. Andrew Wilson 85

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