For Immediate Release: February 20, 2001
Contact: Derek Smolik, UTPA Director of Athletic Media Relations

Slaughter Leads UT Pan American Men’s Golf at Udamon Southwest Classic

VICTORIA, TEXAS – Stephen Slaughter fired a final round 72 to lead the University of Texas-Pan American men’s golf team at the Udamon Southwest Classic at the Victoria Country Club Tuesday morning.

Slaughter, a junior from Fort Worth, finished in 38th place with a three-round total of 229 (79-78-72).  Santiago DeLarrea finished 48th with a 231, Rudy Celedon took 57th with a 235, James Aleman was 69th with a 239 and Ricky Benavides placed 74th with a 241.

Jimmy Walker took medallist honors with a 10-under par 206 to run away from the field.  His final round 67 was the low round of the tournament.  Michael Roberts of Wichita State and Scott Phillips of Rice tied for second with 214’s.  Baylor edged out Arkansas-Little Rock for the team title, 871 to 873.  Rice and Wichita State tied for third with 886’s.  UTPA took 14th place with a 930.

The Broncs will return to action on February 24-26 at the Pizza Hut Intercollegiate Tournament in Jackson, Miss.

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