Bruins capture prestigious U.C. Ferguson Classic title
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- With a field that featured the top two teams from last year's NAIA National Championship, the Bellevue University men's golf team captured the team title Tuesday in the prestigious U.C. Ferguson Classic on Lincoln Park Golf Course.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- With a field that featured the top two teams from last year's NAIA National Championship, the Bellevue University men's golf team captured the team title Tuesday in the prestigious U.C. Ferguson Classic on Lincoln Park Golf Course.
The Bruins finished with a 54-hole team total of 819, 33-under par. BU posted the day's top round with a 17-under total of 267. Bellevue outpaced second-place Oklahoma Christian by seven strokes (275-281-270 -- 826) and third place Oklahoma City by 13 strokes (273-276-283 -- 832).
Freshman Taylor Sundbom led the Bruins with a three-day total of 201, 12-under par, which was good for third place in the individual standings. Jose Vega tied for fifth with a 9-under par score of 204.
Davis Garner finished 10th after posting the Bruins' top round of the day with a 65. He finished with a 7-under total of 206. John Matthews and Javier Franco both finished in a tie for 37th, with 3-over par totals of 216.
Oklahoma Christian's Sam Johnston was the tournament medalist after finishing 16-under par for the tournament. Oklahoma City's Anthony Marchesani was second with a 13-under par total of 200.
Bellevue Scores
3. Taylor Sundbom - 71-64-66 -- 201
T5. Jose Vega - 68-69-67 - 204
10. Davis Garner - 69-72-65 -- 206
T37. John Matthews - 71-69-76 -- 216
T37. Javier Franco - 76-71-69 -- 216
Team Standings
1. Bellevue - 279-273-267 -- 819
2. Oklahoma Christian - 275-281-270 - 826
3. Oklahoma City - 273-276-283 -- 832
4. Our Lady of the Lake - 277-279-285 -- 841
5. Oklahoma City Black - 280-275-288 - 843
6. Oklahoma Christian White - 287-282-278 - 847
7. CSU-San Marcos - 279-284-286 -- 849
8. Rogers State - 290-285-278 - 853
9. Southern Nazarene - 285-292-280 -- 857
10. Oklahoma Baptist - 283-291-284 -- 858
11. Lubbock Christian - 294-286-285 -- 865
12. Northwood (Texas) - 294-289-300 -- 883
13. Southwestern Christian - 304-295-301 -- 900
The Bruins return to action on Sunday-Monday, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, when they will participate in the Grand View Classic in Des Moines, Iowa.