Feb. 24, 2002

Tampa, FL - The final round of the South Florida/Ron Smith Invitational was played Sunday but the Tigers seemed to lose the momentum they gained during the opening round on Friday. Memphis, which was tied for fourth in the team competition after the first 18-holes, dropped to ninth during the final round on Sunday..

Georgia Southern, which entered the final in second place, posted a team score of 288-574 to win the team title. First round leader Jacksonville State, fell to second with a total score of 577. Conference USA member Southern Mississippi and South Alabama tied for third place with a 582, while Arkansas State placed fifth at 593.

Florida Southern's Steve Sokol won the medalist honors with a combined score of 138. The Tigers received strong play from freshman Richard Jones, who tied for second with a score of 141. Jones shot 69 during his opening round and posted a 72 on Sunday for a 36-hole total of 141.

TEAM SCORES 1. Georgia Southern 574 2. Jacksonville State 577 3. Southern Miss 582 South Alabama 582 5. Arkansas State 593 6. South Florida 594 7. Florida Atlantic 597 8. Florida Southern 597 9. Memphis 602 10. Columbus State 604 11. Notre Dame 609 12. Middle Tennessee State 610 13. Troy State 612 14. Central Florida 614 UT-Chattanooga 614 16. Austin Peay 615 17. Marquette 631 18. DePaul 635

MEMPHIS SCORES T2 Richard Jones 69-72--141 Alan Weant 72 Chris Reinke 76 Michael Prieur 78 David Jeans 79