April 6, 1998

TEMPE, Ariz.-- The ASU men's golf team fired a final-round 298 to tie for sixth place (294-295-298--887) Sunday at the U.S. Collegiate Championship in St. Augustine, Fla.

Florida State shot 290 in the final round to capture the team title (286-292-290--868) at the Slammer and the Squire Course at the World Golf Village. New Mexico's D.J. Brigman claimed medalist honors with a final round 68 to finish at 6-under par 210 (72-70-68).

Freshman Jeff Quinney placed seventh as ASU's top finisher with an even par 216 (70-72-74). Freshman Paul Casey placed 12th at 219 (74-72-73) to round out the Sun Devils' top-20 finishers.

All five ASU golfers placed in the top-35. Freshman Jin Park tied for 21st at 224, and junior Greg Padilla tied for 29th with a total of 226. Junior Brad Cannon tied for 35th at 229.

ASU is back in action April 17-19 when it hosts the ASU Thunderbird/Savane Invitational at the Karsten Golf Course.

Team Results (top 6)
1.    Florida State   286-292-290--868
2.    Oklahoma State  289-297-290--876
3.    UNLV            291-293-293--877
4.    Arizona         297-294-290--881
6.    ASU             294-295-298--887
      New Mexico      294-299-294--887

ASU Individuals
7.    Jeff Quinney	70-72-74--216
t12.  Paul Casey	74-72-73--219
t21.  Jin Park          74-75-75--224
t29.  Greg Padilla      76-74-76--226
t35.  Brad Cannon       77-75-77--229