Calkins leads day 3 of MWC Golf Tournament; Pokes finish 10th

(Creswell, OR) – The University of Wyoming men’s golf team concluded play at the Mountain West Conference Championships on Sunday at Emerald Valley Golf Course. The Cowboys shot a final day 284 (-4) – their best of the tournament – to take 10th as a team at 866 (+2).

San Diego State easily won the team title at 810 (-54). UNLV and New Mexico rounded out the top three at 833 (-31) and 834 (-30), respectively. San Diego State’s Justin Hastings won the individual crown at 198 (-18).  

Brody Leid paced the Pokes, tying for 30th at 216 (E). He fired a final round 74 (+2) that featured three birdies.

Patrick Azevedo tied for 37th at 218 (+2) following a final round 72 (E). His Sunday saw him hole three birdies.

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Jaren Calkins enjoyed the best third round of any Cowboy, firing a 68 (-4). That moved him up into a tie for 39th at 219 (+3). Calkins littered his card with four birdies and an eagle.

Kristof Panke also recorded a 219 (+3). He shot a 73 (+1) on Sunday with a pair of birdies.

Damon Vilkauskas’ score is the one Wyoming drops. He finished at 223 (+7), tying for 48th, following a final day 71 (-1) that saw four birdies.

This will likely end Wyoming’s season. NCAA regional tournament invites are announced Wednesday.

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Team Standings
1. San Diego State – 810 (-54)
2. UNLV – 833 (-31)
3. New Mexico – 834 (-30)
4. San Jose State – 842 (-22)
4. Colorado State – 842 (-22)
6. Utah State – 848 (-16)
7. Boise State – 855 (-9)
8. Nevada – 856 (-8)
9. Fresno State – 857 (-7)
10. Wyoming – 866 (+2)
11. Air Force – 880 (+16)

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