Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Rice's Brown Named C-USA Golfer of the Week

IRVING, TEXAS (February 17, 2010) Rice senior golfer Christopher Brown was named Conference USA's Golfer of the Week the league office announced on Wednesday.

Brown fired an even-par 216 (74-73-69) en route to capturing medalist honors and propelling Rice to its second team victory of the season at the 10th Annual Rice Intercollegiate presented by Srixon. Brown shot a 69 during Tuesday's final round to win the tournament by four strokes.

The Garland native began the final 18 holes in a three-way tie for first before carding one of only four sub-par rounds during the 54-hole tournament to pull away and win his first intercollegiate tournament.

The C-USA recognition was the second time in his career Brown has been named the league's Golfer of the Week.

In addition to Brown, UCF's Carolin Pinegger was also named C-USA's Golfer of the Week after leading the Knights to the Hurricane Invitational championship.

Rice has little time to reflect on its success as the Owls return to tournament play next week when they travel to the J.L. Lewis Intercollegiate hosted by Texas State. The tournament will be played at The Bandit golf course in New Braunfels next Monday and Tuesday.

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