1999 Match-by-Match Recaps

May 6-7, at American Mideast Conference Tournament
MVNC wrapped up its season by finishing third out of seven teams at the American Mideast Conference Tournament at Apple Valley Golf Club as the Cougars shot a team total of 957 to finish behind Malone (904) and Shawnee State (936). Sam McGraw was selected to the All-AMC Team as he shot a 234 to finish tied for seventh overall. Matt Durst carded a 236, Steve Hesson fired a 242, Todd Mazur recorded a 245, and Chris Huff rounded out the scoring with a 257. Team Results

April 27, at Cedarville College Invitational
The Cougars finished sixth out of six teams at the Cedarville Invitational as MVNC posted a 324 at the Country Club of the North. Shawnee State won the event by compiling a team total of 298. Matt Durst led the Cougars with a 77, while Steve Hesson was right behind with a 78. Todd Mazur finished with an 84, Tim Hirschy carded an 85, and Chris Huff rounded out the scoring with an 86. Team Results

April 23-24, MVNC INVITATIONAL
The MVNC "A" Team finished fifth out of 9 teams at its own invitational by shooting a team total of 647. Matt Durst led the way with a 160, while Sam McGraw and Chris Huff each fired a 163. Steve Hesson posted a 164, and Todd Mazur carded a 168 to round out the scoring. The MVNC "B" Team shot a 716 as they finished ninth. Tim Hirschy (166), Matt Walker (182), Greg Elmore (184), Rich Snyder (184), and Jim Hess (201) each participated for the Cougars. Team Results

April 19, at Walsh University Invitational
MVNC finished sixth out of 10 teams at the Walsh Invitational as the Cougars posted a team total of 321. Otterbein, the top-ranked team in NCAA Division III, won the tournament with a 302, while Malone, ranked #11 in the NAIA, also shot a 302. Sam McGraw and Chris Huff led MVNC as they each fired a 78. Steve Hesson carded an 81, and Matt Durst and Todd Mazur rounded out the scoring with an 84 each. Team Results

April 16-17, at University of Findlay Invitational
The Cougars shot their best round of the season on the second day as MVNC finished ninth out of 14 teams at the highly-competitive Findlay Invitational. After shooting a 341 in treacherous conditions on the first day, the Cougars posted a 318 on the second day to finish with a 659. Steve Hesson and Sam McGraw each recorded a 163, while Todd Mazur posted a 166. Matt Durst carded a 167, and Chris Huff rounded out the scoring with a 174. Team Results

April 8-9, at Southeastern Kentucky Invitational
MVNC finished 12th out of 17 teams at the 1999 Southeastern Kentucky Invitational hosted by Cumberland (KY) College. North Greenville (SC) won the two-day event with a 618 to edge out Life (GA), who shot a 619. The Cougars posted a team total of 674 as Sam McGraw led the way with a 165. Todd Mazur fired a 167, while Chris Huff and Steve Hesson each carded a 171. Tim Hirschy rounded out the scoring with a 177. Team Results

April 5, at Shawnee State University Invitational
The Cougars finished third out of 6 teams at the Shawnee State Invitational. The host Bears shot a 312 to outdistance Urbana (324) and MVNC (330). Sam McGraw shot his best round of the spring so far with a 78, while Chris Huff and Tim Hirschy each carded an 83. Steve Hesson shot an 86, and Matt Durst rounded out the scores with an 87. Team Results

April 1-2, at Malone College Invitational
MVNC finished fifth out of 6 teams at the Tannenhauf Golf Course as the host Pioneers, ranked #11 in the NAIA, claimed the tournament with a team total of 593. The Cougars compiled a team total of 671 as Matt Durst led the way by firing a 159. Chris Huff carded a 170, while Tim Hirschy and Steve Hesson each posted a 171. Sam McGraw rounded out the scoring with a 177. Team Results

April 1, at Urbana University Invitational
The Cougars' "B" Team finished seventh out of 11 teams at the Woodland Golf Club in Cable, Ohio, as the team shot a 350. Shawnee State University won the event with a 309. Todd Mazur carded MVNC's best score with an 82, while he was followed by Matt Walker (87), Rich Snyder (88), Jim Hess (93), and Greg Elmore (95). Team Results

March 25-26, at Glenville State (WV) College Invitational
MVNC began the season by finishing ninth out of 16 teams at the Oxbow Golf and Country Club. The Cougars finished with a two-day total of 666 to finish 29 strokes behind NAIA nationally-ranked Malone College, who posted a 637 in winning the event. Matt Durst shot a team-best 159, while Sam McGraw was close behind at 163. Todd Mazur carded a 171, Steve Hesson posted a 173, and Tim Hirschy rounded out the scoring with a 176. Team Results