Huskers Move to 10th at Desert Shootout

Goodyear, Ariz. - The Nebraska men's golf team moved to 10th place in the standings after round two of the Desert Shootout at Palm Valley Golf Course on Friday. The Huskers shot a 289 for a 36-hole team score of 579.

Mike Coatman leads NU with a two-under-par 142 after recording his second straight round of 71. Coatman is tied for 30th. Scott Willman is tied for 43rd with an even-par 144.

Andrew Wyatt scored a 72 on Friday to bring his total to 146, which puts him in a tie for 54th. Brandon Crick is one shot back at 147 and is tied for 56th. Austin Zimmerman rounds out the Husker scoring with a 154. Zimmerman is tied for 84th place.

Playing as an individual, senior Mark Pillen is tied for 46th at 145.

Host Denver continues to lead the 14-team field with a 548 and seven-stroke lead over Coastal Carolina.  

The tournament wraps up with the final round on Saturday.

2009 Desert Shootout
Palm Valley Golf Course - Par 72, 7,015 yards
Goodyear, Ariz.

Nebraska Results
T30. Mike Coatman - 71-71 = 142 (-2)
T43. Scott Willman - 71-73 = 144 (Even)
T54. Andrew Wyatt - 74-72 = 146 (+2)
T56. Brandon Crick - 74-73 = 147 (+3)
T84. Austin Zimmerman - 76-78 = 154 (+10)
Individuals
T46. Mark Pillen - 71-74 = 145 (+1)

Team Standings
1. Denver - 548
2. Coastal Carolina - 555
3. Tulsa - 556
4. Kansas - 561
5. Kansas State - 563
6. Boise State - 565
7. Air Force - 568
8. Iowa State - 569
9. Southern Utah - 579
10. Nebraska - 579
T11. Missouri St. - 583
T11. Northern Iowa - 583
T11. Cleveland State - 583
14. Utah Valley - 592