University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Junior veteran who the Bronchos are counting on for a banner spring campaign . . . Tremendous ball-striker with a splendid short game who has the ability to go low every time out . . . Came to UCO from Wichita State at the semester break during the 2006-07 year and started all spring, then remained in the top five all last year and again for most of the fall . . . Talented player looking to make an impact.

Fall 2008:  Saw action in four of five tournaments, finishing with a 75.7 average . . . Came in fourth at the Newman Invitational.

2007-08:   Played in all 11 tournaments and had a 74.4 average for the year, including a stellar 73.3 standard in six spring events . . . Had four top-20 finishes, with three of those coming in the spring . . . Was a combined seven-under-par in back-to-back tournaments during the spring, tying for seventh at the Grand Canyon Thunderbird Invitational at three-under 213 and tying for fourth at the Lone Star Conference Championships at four-under 212 . . . Tied a career-low with a five-under 67 in the opening round of the league tournament.

2006-07:  Transferred from Wichita State at the semester break and averaged a stroke total of 74.6 through 17 rounds . . . Carded three-day total of 224 to place a season-best 11^th at the Lone Star Conference Championships . . . Shot a season-low round of 67 en route to a 13^th-place showing the UCO/KickingBird Classic . . . Totaled a three-day score of 219 to place 21^st at the Southern California Intercollegiate.

Wichita State:  Sat out redshirt season.

High School:  Two-sport standout at Bishop Carroll High School in Wichita . . . Two-time regional champion and Class 5A state medalist as a sophomore . . . Led City League with a 73.1 stroke average during senior season . . . Three-time letterwinner in bowling.

Personal:  A business major . . . Enjoys playing basketball in his spare time . . . Names Muhammad Ali as his favorite athlete . . . Birthdate is Dec. 17, 1986.