Sept. 20, 2006

SMU seniors Colt Knost and Jennifer Ackerson gave the Mustangs a sweep of the Conference USA Golfer of the Week honors for tournament play through Sept. 19. Knost, a preseason third-team All-America selection, earned his second straight medalist honor, while Ackerson placed second individually and led her SMU squad to a team title.

Men's Golfer of the Week
Colt Knost - SMU (Senior, Pilot Point, Texas)
Knost tied for medalist honors for the second straight tournament this season, carding a 2-under-par 214 at the talent-laden Gopher Invitational. Despite windy and cold conditions in Minnesota, the senior made up a shot on the final hole of the tournament for a final-round 76. Knost also carded the tournament's low round with a 67 in round two. The Mustangs placed third in the 12-team field.

Women's Golfer of the Week
Jennifer Ackerson - SMU (Senior, Allen, Texas)
Ackerson fired a final-round 68 to vault into a second place tie and lead SMU to a team win in its season opener at the Jeannine McHaney Invitational in Lubbock, Texas. Ackerson carded a 5-under 211 (70-73-68) on the par-72 course as the Mustangs beat their nearest competition by three strokes.