Senior Matt Sullivan led the way for the second straight tournament as the Missouri State men's golf team tied for fourth at the Cobb/Ferrell Mean Green Classic, Monday and Tuesday (Sept. 11-12).  The Bears shot 287-291-298--876 in three trips around the par 72, 7147-yard Lantana Country Club layout in Denton, Texas.  Oral Roberts came from behind to win the championship, carding 288-286-281--855, six better than runnerup Houston.  Washington State followed with 863 and the Bears tied with New Orleans for fourth in the 14-team field.

Sullivan held the 36-hole lead after firing 68-70 before shooting a final-round 78 and ending with a 216 total, good for a 10th-place tie.  Freshman Jay McBride was second for Missouri State and 22nd overall after shooting 72-78-71--221.  Juniors Damaso Carrera and John Cronly tied for 35th with 223 totals; Carrera shot 75-72-76 while Cronly had 76-72-75.  Freshman Scott Glenn tied for 43rd and carded 72-77-76--225.  Medalist honors went to Jordan Irwin of Houston, who fired eight-under par 208 on rounds of 68-71-69.

Next up for the Bears is the Kansas Invitational, Sept. 18-19, in Lawrence, Kan.