FLORENCE, Ariz. - The men's golf season got underway Saturday afternoon with a dual modified match-play formula against 15^th-ranked Colorado State. The Bears lost that match 79-12.

Sophomore Steve Bidne paced the Bears carding a 145 (73-72), while Rich Lash shot 154 (75-79) and Kory Harrell each tallied a 157. Alberto Dell'Anna shot rounds of 80 and 82 for a 162 total, Kevin Collignon carded a 163 (82-81) and Ryan Boshoven was one stroke behind him with a 164 (82-82).

"This was a great experience for our team," said Head Coach Chuck Scheinost. "Not only did we play one of the top teams in the country but we were able to get outside early in the spring without the stress of a full-blown tournament. We need to work on the short game, but will do so before competing in the Rice Tournament next week. The team put out a good effort today, but were out-matched by a very good team in Colorado State."

Northern Colorado competes in its first spring tournament, Feb. 16-17 at the Rice Intercollegiate in Houston, Texas.

NORTHERN COLORADO RESULTS

STEVE BIDNE	73	72	145
RICH LASH	75	79	154
KORY HARRELL	78	79	157
ALBERTO DELL'ANNA	80	82	162
KEVIN COLLIGNON	82	81	163
RYAN BOSHOVEN	82	82	164