For Immediate Release: October 24, 2000
Contact: Derek Smolik, UTPA Director of Athletic Media Relations

De Larrea’s 15^th Place Finish Leads UT Pan American at Louisiana Tech Invitational

CALHOUN, LA. – Santiago De Larrea shot a final round 74 to finish 15^th overall, leading the way for the University of Texas-Pan American men’s golf team at the Louisiana Tech Invitational, Tuesday at the Pine Hills Country Club.

De Larrea, a sophomore from Sao Paulo, Brazil, shot a consistent 222 (75-73-74) to finish 15^th overall.  The three-round total was his best of the season.  Stephen Slaughter was the second Bronc, taking 31^st with a three-round total of 229 (78-77-74).  He saved his best for last, firing a final round 74.  James Aleman tied for 44^th with a 232, Ricky Benavides and Todd Grubert tied for 50^th with a 233.

Per Oloffson of Tennessee-Chattanooga took medallist honors with a three-round total of 209.  Brad Wright of Louisiana Tech took second with a 211 and Kyle Young was third with a 212.  Tennessee-Chattanooga slipped past Louisiana-Monroe, 877 to 881.  Tennessee Tech took third with an 893.  UTPA was 11^th with a 913.

The UTPA men’s golf team returns to action on November 8-10 at the Hal Sutton Invitational in Shreveport, La.