Andrews Fourth In CSM Spring Invitational

LAKEWOOD ? University of Colorado redshirt freshman Riley Andrews finished fourth in the Colorado School of Mines Spring Invitational Monday, as the tournament endured through the dual light snowstorms that briefly blanketed the metro area Sunday and Monday mornings.

Andrews participated as an individual as CU did not enter the competition as a team. Due to the weather, the tournament was shortened to 36 holes from the original 54.

Andrews was tied for third after a 77 in Sunday’s round on the 7,601-yard, par-72 Bear Creek Golf Club course; Monday’s play took place at 6,808-yard, par-71 Fox Hollow Golf Course, literally on the other side of the highway from Bear Creek. He shot a 1-under 70, tying for the third best score on the day, giving him a 147 score overall and a fourth place finish, two strokes behind medalist Stephen Bidne of Northern Colorado. Bidne was tied for eighth after a first round 81, but blistered the Fox Hollow layout for a 7-under 64 to win with a 145 total.

Andrews scored the third most birdies, eight, in the meet, led all golfers in par-5 scoring (4.57) and was second in par-3 scoring (3.00). His fourth place finish was the best by a freshman in his first CU tournament since the 1999-2000 season, when Tobias Forsgren won the Colorado State Invitational (also shortened to 36 holes), where Kane Webber also tied for third.

Northern Colorado won the team competition with a 611 team score (39-over par), edging first round leader Montana State-Billings by three shots.

The Buffaloes return to action next week, Monday and Tuesday (April 7-8) in their own CU-Stevinson Ranch Invitational outside of Turlock, Calif. Seven Buffaloes will make the trip, with two, including Andrews and Justin Bardgett, to play as individuals.

BUFFALO INDIVIDUAL

4. Riley Andrews............................. 77-70--147

TOP 10 FINISHERS

1 Stephen Bidne, N. Colorado 81 64--145 +2

T2 Clifton Sebra, CO Christian 73 73--146 +3

T 2 Patrick Kent, CO Christian 77 69--146 +3

4 Riley Andrews, Colorado 77 70--147 +4

5 Michael Konrad, MSU-Billings 77 73--150 +7

6 Greg Johnson, Regis 78 73--151 +8

T7 Tyler Nicholas, MSU-Billings 82 70--152 +9

T7 Jon Lopez, Denver 76 76--152 +9

T9 Richard Lash, N. Colorado 83 71--154 +11