Lions finish fifth at ECU/Red River Intercollegiate

Thackerville, Okla. - Led by a fifth place finish from senior Ben Perry, the Missouri Southern golf team finished fifth out of 11 teams today at the Red River Intercollegiate hosted by East Central University at Winstar Country Club.

Southern started slow in Monday's first round, shooting a 304, but the Lions rebounded to shoot a 291 in Monday's second round and backed that up with a 290 today to finish fifth, just two strokes out of third place. Southern shot a three-round 885.

Perry shot a four over 76 in his first round Monday, but came back with a two under, 70 in the second round and a four-under 68 today to finish seven strokes off the lead score and two under par for the tournament.

Corey Clingan shot a three-round, four over 220 to finish tied for 13th. David Eddy shot a three round 225 and Seve Smith had a 226 as the duo finished tied for 26th and 29th, respectively. Adam Nelson shot a 235.

Northeastern State shot an incredible eight under par as a team in the final round to take the team title with a three round total of 865. Midwestern State was ten strokes back in second place, while Cameron and Texas A&M Commerce finished tied for third with team totals of 883.

The Lions will have Spring Break off, but will be back in action on March 24-25 when the team travels to Warrensburg to compete in the Central Missouri Invitational at Pertle Springs GC.