Huskers Finish 10th at Desert Shootout

Goodyear, Ariz. - The Nebraska men's golf team finished 10th at the 14-team Desert Shootout at Palm Valley Golf Course Saturday. Nebraska shot an 862, its best score of the 2008-09 season and the best team score by a Husker squad since March 20, 2007.

Andrew Wyatt and Mike Coatman led Nebraska, tying for 27th place. Wyatt recorded a final-round and career-best 68, while Coatman shot a 72, as both golfers finished at 214.

Scott Willman was one stroke back at 215 and tied for 33rd. Brandon Crick tied for 51st with a 219, and Austin Zimmerman tied for 73rd at 226. Mark Pillen, playing as an individual, tied for 42nd with a 217.

The Huskers are back in action March 30-31 at the Diet Pepsi/Shocker Classic in Wichita, Kan.

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

Nebraska Results
T27. Andrew Wyatt - 74-72-68 = 214 (-2)
T27. Mike Coatman - 71-71-72 = 214 (-2)
T33. Scott Willman - 71-73-71 = 215 (-1)
T51. Brandon Crick - 74-73-72 = 219 (+3)
T73. Austin Zimmerman - 76-78-72 = 226 (+10)
Individuals
T42. Mark Pillen - 71-74-72 = 217 (+1)

Team Standings
1. Denver - 829
2. Tulsa - 830
3. Coastal Carolina - 838
4. Kansas - 840
5. Kansas State - 845
6. Iowa State - 851
T7. Air Force - 855
T7. Southern Utah - 855
9. Boise State - 861
10. Nebraska - 862
11. Missouri St. - 875
12. Northern Iowa - 883
13. Cleveland State - 884
14. Utah Valley - 888