CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Bearcats began their spring season with a trip to Cleveland, Mississippi for the Derrall Foreman Invitational hosted by Delta State University. Originally scheduled for three rounds, the tournament was called after two due to heavy rain and lightning in the area.

The Bearcats finished in third place with a total of 575 (286-289). The Henderson State University Reddies won the event with a 559 (279-280).

Thomas Tollefsen lead the way for McKendree with a six under 138 (69-69) to finish in 3^rd place. Finishing right behind him was Rasmus Nilsson with a four under 140 (71-69) to join Tollefsen on the all-tournament team with a fourth place finish. Griffin St. Pierre finished in a tie for 22^nd with a 148 (71-77). Aidan O'Keefe tied for 25^th with a 149 (75-74) and Zach Buscher shot a 161 (76-85) to tie for 54^th.

Garrett Wood competed as an individual and finished in a tie for 51^st with 160 (81-79).

McKendree is back on the course Monday, March 11^th and March 12^th at the Hillcat Classic in Owasso, Oklahoma.