Former NIC golfer ties for 13th at Palouse Invitational

PULLMAN - Former North Idaho College and current Washington State golfer Branden Dalton (70-74-71-215) finished tied for 13th in the Palouse Collegiate Invitational, concluding on Tuesday at the Palouse Ridge Golf Club.

Drew Ferguson finished tied for 59th with a 229 for NIC, which finished 14th out of 14 teams.

The Cardinals return to action in the Whitworth Invitiational on Oct. 2-3 at Spokane Country Club.

"I feel like we held our own," NIC coach Derek Thompson said. "For a lot of these guys, it was the first college tournament they've played in, and probably the toughest they'll ever play. Our nerves were high and I don't think they shot the scores they expect from themselves. They are going to need some time to develop, but it is all part of the process and looking at the players in the tournament, knowing we're not there yet is OK."

San Jose State won the tournament with an 842 and Idaho golfer Jarred Bossio won medalist with a 205.

Alex Pounds of Idaho, who played at Coeur d'Alene High and Community Colleges of Spokane, tied for 67th at 234.

At Palouse Ridge Golf Club

Par 71

7,340 yards

NORTH IDAHO (304-313-310-927) - Drew Ferguson 77-78-74-229, Spencer Skipper 74-79-78-231, Justin Newton 78-77-79-234, Brennan Stillinger 75-79-82-236, Taylor Reed 79-80-79-238.