Feb. 14, 2005

WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Gonzaga University's Trevor Loe shot a 75 Monday, but it was host Washington State University that walked off with the title in the 18-hole Inland Cup played at Walla Walla Country Club.

Loe fired a 36-39 over the 6,670-yard, par 71 WWCC layout. Reyn Tanaka and Matt Munroe each shot a 78 for the Bulldogs to tie for 13th. Tanaka shot 39-39 while Munroe shot a 40-38 as the Bulldogs opened the spring portion of their schedule.

The Cougars won the team title with a 365 for a 9-stroke edge opver the University of Idaho. Lewis-Clark State College was third at 390 followed by Gonzaga at 391 in the four-team event.

David Fern of WSU captured individual medalist honors with a 35-35 for 70 and a 1-shot win over Christian Akau of Idaho who shot 33-38.

The format was a rarity for regular-season play as each team was allowed to play six players and count five in the team chase.

Team Results

1. Washington State  365
2. Idaho             374
3. Lewis-Clark State 390
4. Gonzaga           391

Top Individuals

1. David Fern, WSU    35-35 - 70
2. Christian Akau, UI 33-38 - 71
3. Reyn Witz, WSU     37-35 - 72
   Pete Williams, UI  36-36 - 72
5. Aaron Curtis, LCSC 35-38 - 73
   Chris Collins, WSU 37-36 - 73

Gonzaga Results
 T9 Trevor Loe   36-39 - 75
T13 Reyn Tanaka  39-39 - 78
    Matt Munroe  40-38 - 78
T20 Jimmy Hayes  38-42 - 80
    John Bergren 40-40 - 80
 29 Ryan Miller  45-43 - 88